Byrne Crispin Sears Hempel Keyawa Victors 1988 AMA VicePresident Election Incumbents John Byrne Howard Crispin Jim Sears reelected AMA VicePresidents Districts 2 4 6 ballot ing concluded December 1988 Dis tricts 8 10 incumbents candidates elected AMA VicePresidents Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa election three-year term commencing January 1 1989 Vote counts provided Auditor Ray mond McGivern follows District 2 John Byrne959 Write-in candidates23 Total982 District 4 Howard Crispin549 Write-in candidates33 Total582 District 6 Gary Frost712 Jim Sears853 Write-in candidates1 Total1566 District 8 Dannie Ball335 Gene Hempel830 Bert Striegler532 Write-in candidates4 Total1701 District 10 Reginald Keyawa1286 Bryant Thompson610 Bev Wisniewski1060 Write-in candidates17 Total2973 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting October 221988 following attendance regular fall meeting took place AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice-President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Trav McGinnis Arvada CO VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive VicePresident Ev Langworthy Academys executive staff per sonnel present Guests included Earl Witt past president Jack Finn AVP District 7 Robert Landry Dick Sherman AVPs District 1 Doug Holland AVP District 4 Robert Jackson AMA legal counsel John Baker president AOPA Fred Marks Bill Hershberger Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee members Howard Kuhn Pat Miller Ed Pearson Mark Bundick NAR representatives Lillian Worth Molly Web ster copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 1 1989 minutes official until review possible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled January 13 1989 regular fall meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Pres ident chaired meeting Guests assembly members intro duced themselves followed several nouncements President Thanks Howard Kuhn AMA model rocketry representative FAI helping organize very successful USA USSR Spacemodels competition intention pursue similar type Approval Minutes moved sec onded approved accept July 22 1988 minutes amended written Coun cil input II Executive Vice-Presidents Report Dave Brown noted new Comptroller Lynne Collins has done very good job since retirement Gisele Jackson no longer concern regard transition Continued page 118 RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John worth S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Vojslavek 0 Technicai Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Servicee Director Carl Maroney erahip Director Mike woodtolk 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles iai Prolects Director Doug Preit 0 Publicationa Director Ceri R Wheeley 0 Nata General Manager ymca Msnkowski 0 Muasum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Generai Counsei Jeremish Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive DireCtor including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr 3 Reston VA 22090 tournament Russians per haps Chinese also combined South North American international competi tion first Junior World Championships Poland past summer huge suc cess AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Reading comprehension quite some pe riod time articles have written re garding recommended sound level Academy would like achieve data states desirable figure 90 dBA measured 9 ft over hard surface Sketches have published showing accomplished Obviously doing something very wrong Articles ap pear own magazine De cember issue another publication figure given 90 dBA meter comments difficult attain value Please among writing articles publication get figures correct Wrong information creating great deal problem program Individuals may read article others use incorrect information individuals will also begin think nearly impossible meet criteria strive attain THE FIGURE IS 90 dBA AT 9 FT Large engines have received several letters asking terms quieting large engines Work being done engines recent issue photo muffler being marketed Erics Quality RC Products others com ing along also lines soft mount ing large engines reduce high levels vibration being transmitted aircraft structure welcome input anyone working mufflers large engines have done work area drop note describing what have Photographs devices would also some benefit Vibration large engines becomes much greater problem regard struc tural integrity muffler mounting can rigidly attach muffler aircraft motion engine mount long pipe muffler cantilevered off engine will develop vibration its own will soon cause fatigue nec essary either use flexible section per normal pipe installation Pattern aircraft brace unit engine frame muffler Erics markets example provides attachment point purpose large diameter mass propellers used engines re quires very careful balancing reduce vibration induced device Much needs done big engine/aircraft categories Sound Contest Boards Once again cy cle rules making proposals taking place once again chairman Contest Boards opposed changing rules provide effective mufflers competi tion aircraft competition group does appreciate extent influence contest aircraft have upon overall aeromodeling scene unfortunate groups cannot least make start toward getting quiet aircraft competi tion Performance need change did change would no det rimental effect aircraft particular cat egory would have same advantages Continued page 119 Model Aviation Handicapped Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations often say model aviation sport everyone fact welcome membership people have terest model aviation speaks well sport people very interesting aspect loving min iature aircraft construction flying adherents erroneously called handicapped great enthusiasts have several friends obliged use wheelchairs get around does stop being avid fliers does stop being Contest Direc tors club officers contestants does stop attending trade shows club activities important AMA model aviation create wide understanding what possible hundreds people out dont know care about model avia tion need work continually change appreciated especially get keep flying sites must known need known recognized people positions affect sport mean politicians appoint ed officials diversity membership very important Its important show peo ple may considered handicapped can enjoy sport share thrills skills fun would like prepare story national release cover some handicapped AMA members Such story could helpful getting broad message out gen eral public saw Time magazine September 1988 Insight magazine August 1988 other national stories have either prepared cooperated pro ducing can appreciate posi tive impact publicity can have need some background information handicapped AMA members plus good photographs help us write story have members club know other such people build fly necessarily chartered club would like hear about Location photos either workshop fly ing field would suitable should black white glossy finish minimum size should five seven inches must good quality taken good lens suitable reproduction mag azine Background data should include basic nature handicap reason get ting involved aeromodeling length time model aviator reasons stay ing sport readers would send such data will prepare story use public re lations agency try get published through As can appreciate no guarantee story will get accept ance publication work through established channels Any good story properly documented stands good chance helping us focus wider lens sport enjoy Public relations public image fac tors need consider work time help assisting us high light another facet model aviation story will much appreciated February 1989 117 Site Proposals Wanted AMA seeking proposals purchase land will used national model sport aviation center size required 1000 3000 acres own control Open flat terrain Midwest location preferred Send proposals Property Acquisition Com mittee AMA HQ 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 June 1 1989 Call 703 435-0750 FAX 703 435-0798 quickly month passes Seems yesterday last wrote column time marches events Since last wrote column weve another Coun cil meeting Reston VA will read ing synopsis session elsewhere magazine wont belabor details except point out couple items re scinded action modify Headquar ters building provide office space since can build externally just cheaply can provide space moving MA out building rental space also looking ahead eventual combined flying site/headquarters new location Please understand previ ously contemplated action consume some museum space based de sire serve larger membership inter ests minimum cost museum im portant adjunct operation basic membership needs must take priority have new membership process ing system place seems work ing hopefully fewer mistakes much faster turnaround Incidentally mem bership processing has now consumed Headquarters conference room things CROWDEDwe putting first things FIRST Certainly nothing basic operation processing member ship applications promptly properly objective flying site acquisition moving forward have advertised property offers flooding committee headed Pete Waters has de veloped system property evaluation has set objectives im portant objectives develop first such site Nats-quality facility located Midwest near center model population Obviously other factors will temper selection such property costs location good access possible cost sharing others potential property value growth etc addition have already visited preliminary discussion EAA about joining forces property acquisition use mind would strength such alliance both organizations since EAA AMA two largest avi ation groups country goals similaronly related different size aircraft regard attended Circus Circus Tournament Champions Vegas November judges panel consisted combined panel AC model judges using IAC techniques Worked well can sure will precip itous about property acquisition want right might add have single negative response item say Hurry District IX meeting held Sauna KS meeting well planned well tended very worthwhile Bob Under wood Geoff Styles Headquarters staff also brief members matters opportunity explore basic AMA objectives problems very beneficial Next year meeting will held North Dakota strongly urge districts hold membership meetings type its great opportunity get district AVPs together constituents Frequencies Lets talk little bit about touchy subject frequencies As may know eight-year phase-in plan calls use ALL frequencies 50 1991 time fast approaching make work best least problems should have nationally accepted approach means should ALL flying narrowband equipment Fortunately good inex pensive narrow-band equipment has available some time buy new equipment PLEASE buy NARROW BAND Please understand also old equipment CAN narrow-banded trans mitters nominal fee allay concern about have FCCs assurance procedure legal done manufacturer desig nated agent has much discussion about idea allowing use wideband equip ment until wears out indeterminate period using locally devised schemes frequency separation Please understand such schemes can made work least local basis will obviously have modified evidence communications equipment operation fouls up scheme Also na tional plan drop use alternate fre quencies would RISK LOSS frequen cies due lack use prevent flex ibility required accommodate local com munications transmissions problems So can see no pat solution no wants make good equipment obsolete same time want face fu ture assurance quality operation minimum risk crashes AMAs role advisory responsible OBTAINING new frequencies Only FCC can dictate law land USE manufacture equipment also realize AMA speaks primarily its membership has no authority relative thousands other RC fliers country feel larger responsibility area because responsible getting frequen cies desperately want SAFE opera tion future view AMA Council last meeting reaffirmed phase-in date 1991 frequencies position require narrow-band transmitters time would like add evidence far indicates TRULY narrow-band equipment meeting AMA guide lines operating problem difficult areas WIDEBAND equipment having problems communication equipment discussing phase-in plan people has ever said never its always mat ter WHEN As far Im concerned best interests will served making soonerafter cant predict equipment will wear out can EC Meeting Cont pg 116 Subsequent announcements subjects discussion follows Brown made observation chairman Finance Committee should someone other Executive VicePresident President immediately fol lowed through Browns recommenda tion Lee Webster chairman making appointment Anistics Inc has finished actuarial study AMAs insurance plan concluding AMAs risk exposure 1987 adequately protected assets presently reserve therefore approved unani mously adopt Browns recommendation $135000 transferred surplus insurance reserve fund Presentation 1989 budget devel oped HQ Finance Committee noting based 8% estimated membership growth 5% growth other income After discussion individ ual items contained budget motion adopt 1989 preliminary budget exclu sive PR portion requires fur ther examination approved 12 1 against 3 Recommendation increase AMA travel allowance 225 24 cents mile conformance current Fed eral Government standard addition recommended adopt policy cover ing travel mobile home type vehicle retroactive past two years cur rent president following motions approved unanimously 40 cents mile authorized travel vehicle used dom icile cost travel exceed com mon carrier lodging b to adopt Federal standard 24 cents mile travel allowance effective No vember 1 1988 III Insurance Don Krafft reported AMA Insurance Committee met Octo ber 5 produced recommendations follows staff attorney employed fulltime staff person other Exec utive Director given authority ap prove case settlements up predeter mined level Establishment student membership denoting person under direct super vision AMA licensed instructor 118 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714A Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 HOW LOST MY TAIL IN LAS VEGAS As already know last month included Circus Circus Interna tional Tournament Champions Las Ve gas yours truly privileged competitors prestigious event Upon arrival Las Vegas air plane flying reasonably well spite fact engine running just fine seemed lacking slightly power Merle Hyde experimented same engine Chip suggested different prop found work well gave try What dif ference prop can make Now plenty power model flew about 20 mph faster After three four flights cleaning up discovered screws hold tail missing whole tail assembly loose Thinking screws simply vibrated loose simply replaced Loctighted new ones lasted flight plate through screws passed broke tail held just flying wires After regluing plate field flew again plate screws went broke loose time kept whole tail falling off completely ONE rudder cable time idea propeller attendant speed increase con nected tail problem never consid ered Once spent full evening re building tail assembly new bush ings alignment dowels new mount ing plates new flying wires Surely will keep tail onafter stayed fine home 50 hts next morn ing after processing airplane tried againand once again tail nearly fell off now getting little concerned other competitors came up said seen rudder flutter instant just after takeoff light bulb turned course Thats what causing thereby extending automatic insurance cov erage student member Rescinding National Association Rocketrys liability coverage March 31 1989 due legal complications Cash payment estate AMA volunteer died 1988 Nats Approval legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nui sance case Amending motion July 1988 F ecutive Council meeting provides withholding certificates insurance pend ing approval primary club include authority rescind certificates response request NAR Pres ident delay decision concerning cancel lation organizations insurance agreed AMA Insurance Committee tail try part company now ep oxied tail back permanently changed another prop would slow air plane down yet retain vertical power went out fly couple practice flights before contest started time worked fine after thinking about times tried part com pany felt pretty lucky have airplane fly Pretty lucky yes. lucky enough finish above. guessed it. 13th Oh well 13th isnt bad old man out much practice trip home another problem Now tail no longer removable fu selage wouldnt fit shipping crate Dean Koger saved airplane hor rible fate having its tail amputated prob ably ripsaw fit crate agreed bring home Ohio trailer Thanks Dean TOC great contestwell run fairly judged extremely well attended spectators short class event happy hear Bill Bennett declare intent continue tradition 1990 behalf Id like thank Circus Circus Bill Bennett Mel Larson Mike Cioli Phil Kraft Doc Edwards everyone else involved its operation winner else Hanno Prett ner followed VERY closely Chip Hyde Wolfgang Matt Tony Frackowiak Steve Rojecki Congratulations Also past month Executive Council meeting budget 1989 passed $59 million cries membership heard result decided go ahead proposed AMA HQ building expansion rather look toward renting space nearby magazine using space mag azine now occupies expand other depart ments will hopefully hold us until decision made national flying site/ headquarters site future Speaking national flying site permanent site whatever may want call property acquisition committee recommend ed have engineering study done particular site east coast Executive Council overwhelmingly re jected underlying reason being want site Midwest sur prised particularly strongly apparently feel will make search much easier Till next month. will meet NAR representative tempt work out some accommodation response committees recom mendations several actions taken motion authorize disbursement cash payment estate Jim Buchan approved unanimously b motion purchase foreign liability policy protect AMA members partic ipating modeling activities other coun tries approved unanimously c motion approve specific amount legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nuisance case approved 12 1 against 4 IV Model Box Allowance Executive Di rector AMAs travel agent related some recent FAI team travel experiences inContinued page 120 SoundCont pg 117 handicaps time Contest Boards take good look headed situation created whereby becomes very difficult United States take position within ClAM subject unwilling anything own country chairman Contest Boards also representatives ClAM fact noise committee body until disbanded During pe riod no action taken category ex cept Radio Control Aerobatics F3A need action continue area aeromodeling Some categories have gone far past ban mufflers altogether would benefits some within categories hold contests spe cifically models effective mufflers would lead development some expertise understanding what takes become quiet overall effect performance Until try rea sonable refuse alter rules Com ments welcome Engine manufacturers incorporate com petition requirements products doubt fact look advertising Most engines manufactured over seas influence degree what manufactured must present unified front demand engine/muffler combinations effective understanding manufacturer go ing market so-called US configuration engine would start Scale Scale especially radio-controlled Scale peculiar category rule aircraft will have muffler cases seems interpreted meaning device carry exhaust outside engine cowling wise choice models make attempt quieting installation number mufflers pipes other homemade units effectively quiet engine exhaust Selection propellers can further reduce sound levels really need loud aircraft order enjoy Scale flying competition Now Scale seems moving entirely away small heavy 60-powered models years past much larger aircraft room place effective sound sup pression devices Its no longer necessary such devices extend bulk outside aircraft Perhaps rules could also al tered muffler unit would stalled after static judging detract static flight score con siderations can enter usage sound suppression devices Propellers Flight testing will take place week look some results wind tunnel theoretical studies aircraft used will provided telemetry equip ment read out dynamic information end result program find out performance can compared real-life situation report other aspects propeller research will appear forth coming article February 1989 119 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Tn-Cities Nats. What The Tn-Cities Kennewick Pas co Richland close working together support Nats Where The south central part Washing ton State Columbia river southeast Seattle southwest Spokane near Oregon border Why Great weather sights spirit Friendliness enthusiasm clear skies over 300 sunny days year Dry air eases heat summertime July 15-23 1989 last Free Flightersa great site Good sites also Radio Control Con trol Line families great Pacific Northwest explore enjoya unique part country worthy major vacation invest ment time travel Inviting waterways beckon boaters water skiers swim mers fishermans paradise Scene great Unlimited Hydroplane Budweiser Rac es July 31 Tn-Cities International Air Show July 17 RC Mini-Hydro Racers July 30 River Spectacular July 30 may surprise TnCities area great wine country North west Wine Festival takes place July 8-9 Weinfest July 17-18 Numerous riverside parks attract sunbath ers picnickers campers May through October combination abundant wa ter very little rain cloudless skies makes invigorating different scenery area sits Columbia Ba sin confluence Snake Yakima Columbia riversan outdoor paradise residents visitors welcome mat out modelers families part new program tract newcomers Tn-Cities Great reasonably priced hotels available close Nats flying sites will used Nats Headquarters hotel recap turing comfortable atmosphere made New England Nats Chicopee MA popular Just New England pro vided great hospitality AMA National championships 1983 1985 great Northwest anxious same 1989 may feel distance too far go model meet now time think positively Tn-Cities area caters families Besides recreational fea tures area has great shopping combination small town friendliness modern facilities prefer recreation vehicles motor homes trailers hotels good RV sites close Nows time plan once-ina-lifetime cross-country vacation 1989 Nationals will significant international event Canadians joining USA will different Nats emphasis hospitality Note too year dates dont conflict great Experimental Associ ation Fly-In Oshkosh WI youre able go Nats East Midwest plan visit great EAA Fly-In way back Yes lot vacation time will required take both events same year think special opportunitya chance have never before something talk about years come Again think positive An8to5Nats. looks like both RC Pattern Pylon fliers officials will enjoy change scheduling 1989 National Champion ships because event ex pected operate different site Thus stead having share site Pylon typically operating 7 am earlier noon Pattern noon 1 pm until 8 pm dark event being planned operate normal schedules Out door Control Line Free Flight Scale events will enable participants Pattern events enjoy evening Nats activities Pylon folks can sleep hour two longer morning Only Indoor will scheduled late hours some events going until mid night Also Indoor will final week end instead opening Hopefully will enable participants other cat egories see Indoor flying EC Meeting Cont pg 119 volved extremely oversized complicated model box shipments Executive Direc tor recommended changing AMA policy stipulates 80% payment such costs 50% payment travel agent strong ly urged Council establish policy reasonable model box sizes committee appointed Presi dent chaired Bob Brown com prised chairmen FAI Team Se lection Committees Bob Underwood committee charged establish ing criteria foreign travel include bag gage model box requirements per mod eling category general consensus agreed team travel shall controlled through Headquarters via travel agent presently engaged Academy Whenever feasi ble travel shall scheduled via Washing ton Dulles Airport rather New York JFK Airport V Frequency Phase-In Plan Council again reviewed frequency phase-in plan previously implemented Discussion produced agreement view membership confusion adequate explanation plan has given membership pressure reflects de sire protect wideband radios longer period time also agreed time needed implement gold/silver sticker requirements transmitters used sanctioned competition motion amend June 1988 Council minutes striking out January 1 1989 substituting December 20 1990 sticker implementation approved 11 1 abstained 7 1 against 4 Jim Sears made motion allow wideband radios operate after 1991 motion did receive second fore further discussed voted upon VI Nats 1989 Vince Mankowski gave re port three sites evalu ated Nats Executive Committee possible use 1989 Muncie IN Too sites would re quired too scattered Amana IA would have guarantee hosts $30000 hard-surface area would have constructed very high cost Washington State Tn-Cities viable sites good FF area good community support also reported Lawrenceville IL visited President re ported very good location Nats should pursued possible use after 1989 motion accept Tn-Cities Washing ton State venue 1989 Nats ap proved 12 1 against 6 VII HQ Building Addition Review Noting cost other options Council agreed cancel previous decision construct additional office space within present Headquarters building favor alterna tive freeing space currently oc cupied Model Aviation moving magazine publishing operations another location motion move Model Aviation separate rented premises allo cate maximum $20000 Headquar ters modifications approved 12 1 against 11 VIII Bylaws Committee chairman Howard Crispin led Council review sug gested amendments standing rules concerning Nominating Committee motion accept proposed amend ments standing rules regard Nominating Committee approved unan imously Crispin also announced next Council meeting would present delib eration set descriptive requirements Academy officers President also asked Crispin provide specific bylaws change proposals Council consideration IX Associate Vice-Presidents/Contest Coordi nators motion District Ill autho rized three additional associate vice-pres idents approved 9 3 against 1 4 11 1 abstained ED Following discussion some communica tion problems President directed Council material pertinent Acad emy affects contest coordinators mailed directly X Foreign Contestants Fee John Byrne asked Council consider restoring mer $1 foreign contestant fee policy allowed non-American/non-AMA members Continued page 121 120 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duobury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chundler PO Box 441 Orlund ME 04472 Drew Duvenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01449 Bob Lundry 80 Mum St Enuex Jot VT 05482 Richurd Shermun 28 High St Plymouth NH 02264 Bob Walluce 91 Sylnue St Anon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinsuor George Wiluon 62 Frazier Wuy Marutons Mills MA 02648 Connecticut Copter Club club has chartered about four years present membership 46 probably chartered club Connecticut con sists entirely Helicopter fliers Meetings held first Monday month Hobby Center Wallingford CT ex cept during summer months held flying site North Haven fun-fly held August 27 & 28 Neubig Farm Art Fressola CD 62 contestants about 200 specta tors two days raffle held Shuttle Helicopter PCM radio given prizes Factory reps GMP Schluter-Robbe offer assistance Thank Neubigs provided flying site did much work site preparation welcome change people provide site times suitable sites hard obtain interested joining club desire information contact Walter Doehr president 18 Tokoneke Dr ridian CT 06450 Rhode Island AVP Jerry Browe has AVP Rhode Island since have fice has resigned personal reasons As know AMA officers volun teer workers pay occasional thank some expense money So. thank Jerry time ef fort help out modelers leaves opening AVP Rhode Island have decided certain am going appoint replacement right away However anyone Rhode Island would like position let know will talk about Pattern contest October 2 & 3 Pattern contest held Westover AFB Westover later Nearly perfect weather prevailed very pleasant two days 24 contestants first Pattern contest held Westover worked out very well hopefully can again next year Dave Eisner CDhis first contest done very well results NoviceStan Kulesa Don Mistretta first contest Sportsman Jerry Weigeman Buzz Conlon Walt Friedrich AdvancedKen Carpenter Terry Terre noire Jr Jon Gerber ExpertRichard Fletch er Scott Smith MastersBill Macartney Joe Valvo Ken Kuenher FAISteve Lelito Perry Rose Grant Beaver drove Nova Scotia contest Westover AEB Westover has available limited basis year hopefully will able next year per sonnel have cooperative about problem have trying match schedules About year ago meet ing Westover items decided was liaison between modelers Westover means someone wants try have ac tivity base come first trying have lot people going base time am trying promote national fun-fly 1990 such held Reno year 1989 held Dayton OH would nice have Nats return 1991 timing would perfect As would have new radio frequencies events could held right base problems time helpsomeone has provide man people power Judging response received asked volunteers World Champs people/clubs willing help out Think about itif activities held someone has help out 1989 District event have think ing about having another Model Aviation Day district fun-fly next year have asked before never received much re sponse will ask again club willing help some type activity should get small group volunteers ourselves Rhode Island Balloon Festival balloon festival held July 30 & 31 year unable attend because Nats information Flitelines news letter Rhode Island Aeromodelers good event attend see balloons being launched must early fly winds much above eight knots flight demon strations area modelers coordinated members South County RC Club provide considerable spectator ap peal event sponsored Rotary Club proceeds charity Plan attending next year takes place University Rhode Island EC MeetingCont pg 120 participate European AMA sanctioned events resolution did receive sec ond however Headquarters directed look subject report recommendations next meeting Xl FAI A Team Program Participation ques tion whether Academy should con tinue sponsor World Championship cate gories regardless amount AMA member participation raised noted apart new programs Electric Pylon Helicopter should given time develop some catego ries consistently show very low participa tion No decision reached Pres ident asked Dave Brown look matter develop plan seems feasible B Combat Combat Team Selection Committee chairmans request fund Junior Control Line World Champion ships permanent basis denied decided policy shall remain isie request should submitted occasion C Pylon agreed AMA shall fund nine people 1989 FAI Pylon team follows three pilots three callers and/or mechanics team manager World Champion champions caller and/or mechanic XII Council Members Nats policy concerning Council member participation Nats clarified state simply Council member present Nats his/her travel and/or lodging expenses shall covered day attendance XIII National Aeronautic Association Ev Langworthy apprised Council current NAA status regard internal affairs change officers transition shall accomplished other matters Langworthy asked AMA support manage ment changes XIV Committee Reports A Sound Crispin reiterated Coun cil recommended 90 dB 9 feet formula never mandated remarked Sound column January 1989 issue Model Aviation ex plains subject thoroughly B Large Aircraft Crispin reported now six licensed inspectors also changes certification/licensing document should go through IMAA Safety Committee Continued page 124 February 1989 121 Some winners Pattern contest Westover October 2 & 3 1988 Some people worked put Pattern contest Note CD wheel char being CD easy Contestants Connecticut Copter Club fun-fly August 27 & 28 1988 New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 380 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Jasohkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 317 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickxville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time read report AMA Nats Manage ment Committee shall probably have se lected time place 1989 Nats quite likely fact formal nouncement such decision may re vealed elsewhere issue maga zine thus inspiring some mem bers feeling euphoriabut minds others thoughts dissatisfaction un bridled wrath fall latter cate gory Cool assured Nats Management Committee shall have chosen site timeframe calculated serve best interests contestants re gardless aeromodeling specialty better yet specialties See meeting season AMA District 2 around earlier part year look forward pleasure attending bur geoning crop model aircraft expositions eg mall shows like sponsored various AMA clubs boon hobby public promotional sense also because bring together fellow modelers old friends get together often enough rekindle memories old times Two such events major importance Syracuse Sym posium Model Show 13th annual edi tion Central New York Model Air craft Association held Saturday February 4 1989 Syracuse-located New York State Fairgrounds WRAM Show scheduled held February 25 26 1989 newly remodeled West chester County Center White Plains NY Back subject meeting sea son As past years shall privileged conduct AMA meeting during prestigious shows has distinct pleasure conclude details Jim Abrams president CNYMAA Frank Devore manager WRAM Show Check AMA booth show upon arrival determine time lo cation AMA District 2 meeting information available time See 1988 United States Scale Masters Champion ships years class held Godman Army Air Field located Fort Knox KY Having honored invita tion serve flight judge presti gious competition flew down Louisville Fort Knox September 14th served next four days years Masters sanctioned jointly spon sored Southern Indiana RC Modelers Fort Knox Model Airplane Club Dale Drew performed capably Con test Director did Contest Manager Dave Voglund success wellmanaged spectacle due largely dedicated efforts such boosters aero modeling Hal Okert Bert Baker Harris Lee Bob Olson Roy Pratt mention few benefactors hope shall have pleasure company again So much sentiment ac tion Never trusty camera have some shots Masters may intrigue example would impor tant Scale contest same distinguished gentleman ie Bob Wischer Slogan Month Safety On-Purpose Accident courtesy Glenn Townley Safety Officer Cape May NJ Wire less Aircraft Sport Pilot WASP Club Cape May NJ Reproduced its newslet ter Prop Wash Sky Rover Flying Club Phelps NY Rover Barks its newsletter reproduced certifi cate Appreciation club re ceived Boy Scouts America Providing outstanding campsite air show 1988 Keseca District Scout Fall Camporee addition having shared real property nine Scout troops over 100 boys leaders club put air show much de light concerned compliments Rovers previous projects like nature Mid-Hudson Modelmasters finest model airplane clubs District 2 anywhere much credit currently its president Jim Kaman its secretary worthy editor Wing Tips clubs exemplary newsletter Scott Scotty Smith Athens NY Aside abundance redactive savvy Scot ty cartoonist unquestionable ability Whirlybirds West Windsor October 1 2 West Windsor Flying Club AMA #449 New Jersey hosted its very first Hel icopter contest according letter have just received Dave Schnitzer its president reports although three 60 members fly Helicopters decided host contest mainly purpose promoting advancement modeling area central New Jer sey Mr Schnitzer adds learned quite lot about setup managing model contest event Sixty-two modelers competed year club expects contestants next year look scene actionto wit Mercer NJ County Park 122 Model Aviation suppose could label shot lull before swarm~ Fans fly fans watch some entries trie winner ot tirst place Bob -ior enze PARCS Club Brooklyn NY cen ter eazing downward eye-filling F18 Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8143627702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 5 idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Masly 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Visiay 1381 Orsobrook Dr Maurnee OH 44537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendaie Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gli Weiss 3004 Haltowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Direct communication local mem bership ongoing problem within Academy different avenues have tried appear have accomplished very little seems since very few peo ple take time read direct verbal ap proach necessary reason re quested have obtained Council three additional Associate Vice-Presidents District Ill people will strategi cally located reasonable proximity basic charge keeping up date AMA activities policies request closest AVP attend club meeting Im sure knowl edge will interest membership addition AVP will relay problems Marge Weisenbach western District Ill Contest Coordinator has pointed out often lacking pertinent informa tion Headquarters October Council meeting approval granted provide additional materials coordi nators should rectify problem within sanctioning procedure Incidentally clubs already sanc tioning events 1989 desire expedi ent service please file sanction early possible wish thank Marge Wei senbach Nelson Gould task coordinating activity During new year attempt obtain Weather Flyers patch Any flies month year el igible award interested contact Headquarters necessary form Before complain about flying cold weather consider hot shot pilots shown photo above fanning air try ing stay cool photo takenin 100-degree sunshineat July 17 1988 Three Club Fun-Fly put IMAA Chapter 168 Levittown Aerobugs Jackson ville NJ Last month mentioned untimely pass ing Jerry Fink Pittsburghs out standing modelers September Jerry awarded AMA Certificate Apprecia tion AVP John Hathaway next photo shows Hathaway presenting Jerry award Dallas Hartford looks certificate presented countless hours Jerry offered other area modelers Noise ts prooiem tn some geo graphical areas others Also differ ent modeling disciplines have different noise problems type flying fac ing specific problems affect alone rather modeling whole would almost impossible Academy dictate policy abide ninety-at-nine sound level proposal SUG GESTION OR GUIDELINE modelers follow possible achieve YES. little effort modeler clubs initiating noisereduction effort West Shore Flying So ciety Harrisburg some very interest ing simple muffler designs published its newsletter RC Flite Lines ideas origi nated Westshore club Car lisle Aeromodelers Unfortunately have room publish ideas within column mufflers originated cans attached primary factory muffler Gil Weiss have asked noise column magazine publish sim pler methods reduce noise Look how-to-do articles near future think noise concern urban areas wrong local club has past 15 years limited flying activ ity specific days hours also re quire mufflers ALL engines over 049 size Living back hills does elim inate noise problems ase make res olution 1989 think future REDUCE NOISE flying site save may own column represents almost first full year office Vice-President hope am providing representation leadership desire Academy perfect. have constructive sug gestion innovative idea please advise During past year have attempted attend club functions possi ble didnt see last year lets hope can meet 1989 want attend meet activity An invita tion would appreciated Perhaps unique well-accept ed change have made District Ill column introduce regular Club Month picture wonder club has featured Its simple. have sent picture Club Month photo below taken AVP Gil Weiss during October 1 1988 visit flying site operated Keystone Radio Control Society Harris burg PA Club president Burt Thornton vited Gil discuss demonstrate some different mufflers sound reduction tech niques KRCS well other local clubs Despite rural setting homes built adjacent site pose problem fu ture operation unless measures taken minimize potential noise complaints Gil truly enjoyed trip addition sharing some potentially helpful informa tion meeting some fine fellow aeromod elers great time flying field located Hummelstown KRCS site cludes clubhouse complete kitchen maintenance shed grounds equip ment porta-potty add aeromodelers paradise well-stocked hobby shop within walking distance flight line particular note fact Henry Spangler proprietor Hidden Hangar has large inventory latest sound-reducing mufflers mounts related materials District II AMA officials wish Happy Holidays May 1989 year PEACE QUIET February 1989 123 Photo II Weiss Members guests Cloud Kings RC Club Oxford PA shown above Sep tember 18 1988 fun-fly Gil Weiss AVP pleasure attending participating well-run event club field located full-scale grass airstrip private farm extreme southeastern corner Pennsylvania Delaware 0 Distnct Columbia 0 Matyland 6 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 889-8358 Bob Champine 200 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23000 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest Hurrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 0811 Risker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27012 Scooy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 19808 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening t919 488-5986 Flying sites Clubs throughout district involved obtaining new flying sites reasons having move various loss land due construction coming very serious consideration northern part district northern Virginia north towards Pennsylvania have problem long time situation now available space filling rapid expansion west ward toward West Virginia recent report says area east US 29 corridor north Interstate 64 way ocean will next major target ex pansion segment district now listed being highest growth ar eas United States suggested last month con sider buying choice piece land NOW good reason doing very short period time probably will no land available available will too costly consider purchase fly ing site land Unfortunately will Council set up committees pro cedures lengthy studies preclude fast reaction purchase Time will tell wisest route travel number clubs have some suc cess getting new sites Others good position succeed ultimate question aside suitability site length time site likely usable Kent County Aero modelers Delaware club has acquired new site David Yarnel club Pub licity Chairman writes old field restrictions because proximity high school new field has no such re strictions available no cost club State Delaware near est neighbors about half mile away club has muffler rule long-term availability should provide 15-20 years usage site Patuxent Aeromodelers very close getting new site have work ing very closely Parks Administra tion State Maryland Department Land Management also working some sites Baltimore area Several other clubs deeply volved site procurement hope have good news very soon Competition rules have received number letters regarding rules change proposals As true other members Exec utive Council have nothing rules except General category involving safety relate competition juris diction Contest Board members list ed Competition News section Model Aviation Academy presently new rules cycle 1990-1991 proposals have published Model Aviation see study com ment have feelings pro con about proposals should get touch CB member district CB member does hear will vote own preference Year-end Iv8sh annual year-end Soaring meet usually held last weekend month December will held year will disappointing am sure myself very good ex cuse get out winter day seems Saturday year New Years Eve does make considering meet day Oh well 1989 another World Championships Council toils proposals considerations con cerning participation FAI World Championships need note three will held Fentress Naval Land ing Field Chesapeake VA fall 1989 events RC Pylon Racing RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter Robert Un derwood AMA Technical Director many-time FAI contestant will over Competition Director promises very colorful exciting event both competitors spectators Plan coming see best world next fall will disappointed AMA Museum attraction Acad emy Headquarters building museum East fortunate being able visit collection fairly easily some concern over reduction museum space quite few letters sent over country trying make sure case will some changes Headquarters reduc tion museum space op tions time good news plans can proceed have several models displayed repre sent aeromodeling history Some dis plays may need changed meaning some pretty models historic significance will taken out historic models installed place Among some couple Control Line aerobatic models have refur bished originals Members North ern Virginia Control Line Club instru mental providing models very early example Helicopter model ing will place Bob Harris Contest Board member District IV will bring ing exhibit Watch additions category Associate vice-presidents As number clubs members grows time avail able district vice-presidents comes less less alternative pro vide means associate vice-president absorb some contact need have associate vice-presi dents have time willing take tasks also need restructure entire AVP program Council needs consider take early action have certain ac tions taken past dealt some situations piecemeal fash ion no longer acceptable manner doing business coming weekend am holding meeting AVPs District IV will discussing make some changes talks should provide some firm data take Council way agenda items proposals have passed 138000 mem bers year growth remains anywhere near same percentage will exceed 152000 1989 numbers gin very large terms response needed district officers Perform ing proper manner now almost requires vice-president full-time officer Unfortunately unless retired he/she can hardly afford Should VP take sabbatical paid some amount keep alive Food thought EC MeetingCont pg 121 C Safety Webster led discussion Committees recommended new safety doc ument entitled AMA Safety Practices Policies agreed would pub lished membership manual fur ther refined use conjunction AMA Safety Code Bob Underwood structed extract key elements committees document develop code 1990 membership year D Property Acquisition Waters reported committee recently met Chi cago distributed minutes pro ceedings agreed engineering stu dies authorized sites meet site evaluation criteria committee has budget $25000 E Video Production Waters proposed making videos following subjects safety flying sites sound agreed worthy project PR De partment directed proceed pro duction currently intended videos distributed free charge AMA chartered club F Executive Search Chairman McGinnis asked Council go executive ses sion Upon reconvening regular ses sion following statement directed recorded minutes major ity vote Council gave John Worth vote confidence proceed Executive Director according terms cur rent contract C 1989 RC Combined World Champion ships Worth reported assigning Bob Underwood Contest Director Vince Mankowski Contest Man ager dates event August 26 September 3 basic schedule judge jury member recommendations presented FAI approval December 1988 Paris meeting XV Awards motions awards duly moved seconded unanimously approved publicity accompany pre sentations two Superior Service awards two Meritorious Service awards Council members Dave Peltz Johnny Clemens EC members reelect ed XVI Next Meeting Friday January 13 1989 Pasadena CA meeting adjourned Sunday Octo ber 23 125 pm 124 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia isaippi 0 Poerto Rico Sooth Carolina 0 Tenneasee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charteaton SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Banyan Dr Deirsy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00888 Boa 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 788 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Pisos Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Boa 1083 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 fall Executive Council meeting aCtivi ties largely concerned continued debate planning future Nats con tests First voted go TnCities area Washington State 1989 Nats Should make west coast fliers happy will probably keep participation District 5 down because distance involved does appear good site however good facilities branches model airplaning including Free Flight pushing Lawnenceville IL site think got ball rolling bit late Maybe next year way effort find permanent sites future AMA Nats contests going ahead full steam Criteria site sites selection have established fairly large number potential locations have identified Some sites have already reviewed rejected meeting criteria meet specs will subjected in-depth look certain work required develop costs involved looks very promis ing time however contin uing need identification pos sible sites evaluated anyone district has location appears sale looks like something AMA should evaluate please get touch chairman committee Pete Waters wrote expressing concern proposed Headquarters build ing modifications would impact AMA Museum will glad know Council has voted scrap plan overriding concern approach fear cost building modifica tion could recouped Reston site sold some later date problem stems high-rise office buildings beginning surround AMA building may become desirable some future time sell Reston prop erty use funds create new head quarters new sites occur buyers would undoubtedly tear down present building make way new high-rise So additions might make probably would just add demolition effort meantime Headquarters still has space problem So decided space would readjusted moving Model Aviation operations rented off ic es expanding member services vacated space predict will turn out Band-Aid problem will re appear few years maybe time picture will much clearer re gard proposed acquisition new Nats flying sites Another area received close atten tion frequency phase-in plan As 1991 approaches more fliers beginning take notice evaluate impact personally lot heat has generated over desire grand father old wideband radio equipment grows out apprehension radio equip ment meets 1991 specs slow ar rive scene perception present radios working well ar eas Council voted revise previ ously passed plan requiring gold- silver-stickered transmitters contests ginning 1989 delaying require ment until December 20 1990 solution growing legal use pagers fre quencies between aircraft frequen cies development selective narrow-band receivers Narrow-band trans mitters certainly needed keep interfering adjacent channels new plan receiver will respond frequency side re member could also pager side you havent gained much meantime its proper club review its own situation decide club plans cope transition see happening district newsletters receive month some cases may necessary have special rules allow older equipment operate safely Also its good idea some mon itoring adjacent pager operations area can avoid operation near sources potential interference Finally Council has directed additional ef fort made clarify plan its imple mentation status Model Aviation help average modeler knows little about technical side radio understand flying site quest goes across district Newsletters full articles fly ing site losses acquisition new sites problems keeping No doubt biggest problem facing hobby Got invitation join Gateway RC Club mourned loss field enjoyed 26 years Jack sonville FL west side making last funfly Couldnt go since Hawaii weekend can sympathize same time also clubs finding new sites developing better facilities Karl Betz Cobb County Ra dio Control Modeler Club sent fol lowing information about new field October 16th 1988 26-year-old Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club held dedication ceremony new field event culmination several years close work Cobb County Government Cobb County Park Recreation Department field dedication Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubs new runway 400 ft airplanes lined up wing tip wing tip spectator viewing field dedicated Ernie Gilbert WW II POW avid modeler spent countless selfless hours helping anyone interest model aviation dedication total success 175 members attending along over 100 spectators photos shows section runway lined planes wing-tip-to-wing-tip its total 400-ft length acquire keep flying sites will re quire best efforts can provide must handle such items noise safety insurance club field owners Thats always easy especially pub lic area such park system common problem potential solution dis cussed Russ Petersen Flight Lines newsletter West Alabama Aero Mod elers Inc writes Apparently someone lives around Tuscaloosa demanded flying privi leges field AMA club mem bership person demanded right fly based fact field park property taxpayers have right use such facilities Russ Petersen called Geoff Styles concerned such matters AMA PARA lawyers administration also asked talk Styles As result Parks Rec re drafting policies regarding flying site conform practice recom mended flying sites located public property Briefly policy re quired have have AMA membership club membership fly field must show proof insurance coverage amounts least large provided AMA An individual chooses fly club membership will charged fee PARA take care field member ship Also club will designated re sponsible development enforce ment safety rules field means anyone flies field must com ply club safety operating rules Communication always problem human race no different AMA Yet much problem arises fail pass information have Ed Hunter AVP Mississippi has fighting problem now several years help improve situation has put gether following procedure receive such information club Designated contact persons Are member AMA Charter Club year club goes through rechartering process club will send AMA roster club officers roster will also designate person will AMA point contact club care des ignated person AMA will send materi als club After AMA initiates con tact person functions con duit through information flows individual member can readily see important role club sure know clubs des ignated contact person sure infor mational materials get individual member club needs change designated contact person sure let AMA VP AVP know change right away note long till next month February 1989 125 Illinois ana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociate Vice Presidents Ron Buitard RI 5 Boa 60 Decatur IN 46733 Charile Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Enei #3 Castie Drive RR 2 Piorissant MO 63034 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jafterson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park U 60464 Biii Zimmer Boa 72 Varna 161375 time read new VP District 6 will established three-year term seems like long time serve last three years have flown May its because Im getting older thing sure Ive certainly gotten lot wiser about AMA during term still have lot learn traveling has begun slow down As write see no couple trips made rest year Al though Ill miss warm faces fly ing fields may get finish model two could use relaxation after years ef forts start off month October flew jasonville IN RC Combat contest Unfortunately locals contest didnt pan out due lack contestants weather wasnt great anyway Hopefully contest will go better next time sounds like fun guess youre thinking wasted trip make huh Prior making trip Jasonville Doc talked about coal fields area easily could used AMA flying sites So things contest did pan out dime tour gave around abandoned coal mines quite enlightening realize potential reclaimed mines field looked could have used FF room spare impressed dont think AMA will go itbut knows Anyway should check close reclaimed land Its got cheaper dirt Next weekend Lawrenceville IL As FF guys know FF heaven 1988 impromptu AMA FF Nats held try replace FF events didnt happen Nats Due stupidity Ive overlaid informa tion written about event bear try remember can about About 80 souls entered launching models wind gusting mere 25 mph didnt mat ter once planes air Right Try chasing model doing good 25 mph bicycle gotta pedal like crazy course will mention its hard watch heck going watching model Thank goodness mopeds fairness wonderful event wind still nice day lots flights launched enjoyed bull sessions got involved Still thing really got attention day group kids mod eling class taught Roger Wathen dianapolis school system brought fly first contest seven eight out flying HandLaunched Gliders real competition watch kids treat Roger spent whole day helping didnt get much time own flights hearty thanks again Roger Lawrenceville spent some time talking Don Lowe asked opinion about Lawrenceville Nats site near future Well know swer grand tour some time ago figured place waiting Nats So talked up Octo ber Council meeting possible future Nats site What about 1993 got letter off locals see interested getting towns behind enough make proposal 1990 What happened Muncie 1989 just didnt have right measurements Vicki Veach Muncie Visitors Bureau worked hard get us beaten shortcomings sites Thats real shame However plugging away trying get us Muncie area permanently Good luck Vicki Id love see us buy piece land area national flying site Washington just too far away last trip October AMA HQ Reston Council meeting wasnt fun trips another work-filled weekends However have take bitter sweet received nice letter group goes name Model Aviation Acad emy wanted tell about bit help Childrens Memorial Hospital sponsored Flight Life event some help five other clubs Chicago area generate money hospital group received help various model companies hobby shops raf fles turn clubs provided modelers flew day long train ers crowd wanted try What result efforts club presented $1508 hospital result lot hard work good cause Isnt neat bet Back Council meeting dis cussed frequency issues again So stand now some good some bad Academy has requested ruling FCC end question about whether legal modify transmitter narrow-band specs formal letter yet hands concerning issue should time read basic understanding arrived during meeting attended members Fre quency Committee legal counsel FCC legal modify trans mitter under certain conditions corn plete information will available soon Noting letter should forthcom ing second look taken proposal would away wideband ra dios long discussion held no willing second motion change FCC proposal allow wideband radios grandfathered indefinite ly does matter want way AMA Executive Council person willing listen So now have wait proposal go FCC will happen sometime soon proposal will go FCC will ask FCC require manufacturers tighten up RC systems being sold us comply narrow-band specs allow radios modified narrow-band specs fore 1991 grandfathered after 1991 allow wideband transmitters grandfathered until 1991 Now means would have tight systems sold us would have tighten up transmit ters throw out abovementioned letter radios can legally modified comply FCC can number things proposal presented can totally reject can drop part ends use wideband transmit ters can grandfather wideband radios period time before forcing changes Lets hope know what members want Council does now its up have worked hard try stop part proposal forces have modify throw out older transmitter because doesnt comply what few AMA want few willing hear what want comply elected thought supposed repre sent district Ive tried Youve told want op erate 40 kHz spacing upper bands old wideband systems after 1991 life just cant believe district members feel rest out feel same way means district VPs representing Theyre going along someone doesnt want plan altered no matter what want makes fol lowers instead being leaders AMA hate cruel toward because really like feel much anger over disregard member ships wishes time change Maybe some us fit good old boys category have forgotten put us office lighter side blessed visit John Baker President AOPA may know AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion organization has nearly 300000 members John told us some trade secrets about organiza tion run Being AOPA member lis tened carefully Although didnt agree say made some good points about operation During nice conversation John later discussed modeling experi ences outside AOPA Yep hes member AMA world sure small isnt Enough now. 126 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAiL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Bus 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knutzger 2625 E Shorewood Bivd. Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Race Hoiiand Mi 49423 Can Mshs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Pusi Smith 11112 Diii Drive Steriing HIs Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqus Wi 54548 Its uphill flying season now Xmas over will get read latest epistle am Green Bay Airport feeling safe because Colts beat Packers left Lions cap home Calumet Fliers held annual Swap Auction Brillion man aged sneak trip attend Meeting familiar faces again way Leon Cordy guys worked event made enjoyable day man aged buy Control Line reel lines have managed get several officers last few weeks made annual meeting Minneapolis Associa tion tested transmitters help get stickered Boyd Bowdish runs sociation AVP Bud Gorman made trip pretty wife makes worth effort get out district Last week local Michigan Ex change Clubs Awards Banquet pleasure meeting Melody Rich Doig now b-cal figures Boy look great Paul Smith twisted arm attend lovely wife sitting next during meal suf fer some shop talk very pleasant evening several awards Juniors seems group makes heavy emphasis Junior participation meet Keep up good work AVP Jack Finn made Executive Council meeting AMA HQ now has better view operations shall continue emphasize exposing AVPs HQ operations must make use learning have delighted get sugges tions district patch competition What have done copied sent sets AVPs entrants evaluate score can also add changes design make tractive Next will work out scores select top three will sent AVPs again final selection Finally shall have district patch first have entrants will get free sample winner getting 10 expect cost will around $100 plus shipping hold orders until see Speaking first thoughts another possible solution problem PR situation such becomes must help flying field mall shows other such items am spread very thin HQ has problem getting areas need help So. uggesting need DISTRICT PR COORDINATOR idea position would filled person has time available travel district feel he/she should retired time restric tions Also should expe rienced some aspect PR What would like him to go HQ get trained PR Department work clubs need help PR-related problems Hed help obtaining keeping fields work local governments assist mall educational projects course will have budget allocated feel will relieve VPs important time-consuming tasks probably get done efficiently Any offers have spare AVP slot available right now Photos need once again please send ones modelers mod els can use color black-and-white does matter whether glossy matte nor size important BUT ase write backs writing ten imprints through produces lumps photo Also never use ball-point pen mark bleeds through will also transfer another print Use yellow stick-a-notes add infor mation photo should contain small details make good close-ups did make Nats proposal stick year Cedar Rapids problem lack blacktop cost paving site offer have covered several installments still high However stall look again hearty thanks Cedar Rapids clubs help Keep warm shall have another go am working AMA Competition Department change satus swap auction meets Noithern States events accepted winter meets clubs often lay out substantial amounts put need have pro tected same way sanctioned fly ing meets summertime sneaky way this time consider Indoor meet. perhaps Well must have sorted out shall burden Technical Director problem regular schedule. FAX will work ing overtime Speaking FAX have work number masthead col umn hope other VPs will get sim plify communications have set awards members AMA would like submit names members feel de serve award Provide complete details reasons shall happy see possible provide award ran first swap meet club worked out very well showed need sanction protection also discovered takes lot preparation keep day free problems have learned advertisement Model Avi ation must must clear read . However great day brought club together wonderful feeling hope get modeling goodies Xmas have great winter activity time time associations set ting up coordination programs activ ities areas district AMRCC Michigan have de veloped program make worth attend Wayne Yeager setting date probably late February am making moves have special emphasis latest noise control models have several experts area have developed do-it-yourself tech niques besides professional meth ods am asking send representa tives meeting whole club will provided infor mation such materials return clubs distribute will very valu able Saturday make date February 1989 127 First-place winner Townsena WI Fourth July parade Another Piper quarterscale taxiing behind float Photo John Lane Flying Pilgrims Fall Fun-Fly Ron Lalin ski Mac Mcatee Bud Carrow Rich Vuk mirovich flOO oy e-aroed Masseles Stan Dzon St Clair Shores Ml displays DH4 Caribou Cargo model has 16-ft wingspan weighs 541/2 lb powered two Sacha-Dolmar 31 engines has two Futaba radios 22 servos electrically retractable landing gear battery back up system TRAMPS members gather annual Swap Model Show Traverse City Arkansao Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Bail 264 5 Belt Line Rd Daliax TX 75253 Michael S Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempei 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Huriey iii 229 Brian Dr Pieasaeton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missoari City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnilie OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chock Wood 909 Harvard St Clxxix NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Bill May 3839 Dachess Trail Dallas TX 75229 Model airplaning magnetic heard kid prayed night model airplane After year nightly prayer figured maybe system didnt work way went out stole model plane . prayed forgiveness giggle start last column someone just gave sign reading Will lady left 11 kids Texas Stadium please pick up . beating Dallas Cowboys 14 0 always good reassure ourselves perhaps GOOD generation follow ing us after letter Richard Staight AMA #21638 Houston enclosed photo story bit about son Adam 11 years old holds AMA license number 264231 Richard father says Adam has flying couple years 11 years old real natural Control Line flier great mind because get entirely too phone calls wanting know What kinds Radio Control models have boy 11 years old store try hard point out constant adult supervision 11-year-old youngster has no business radio-controlled plane has city streets family car try fer Control Line flying good least semisafe substitute Some callers get angry cut em down RC idea really pretty successful showing light ones intelligent enough listen want preach gospel alor us kid can get Control Line model air first-class style around $55 difference price usually attractive parents recommend ready-built Cox PT19 Trainer perhaps boy build own Goldberg Little Wiz ard some such kit kit good old Cox 049 engine Black Widow preferred great match cost about same ready-built except kid learns thanks Richard Staight giving chance get up soapbox Rich ard has belonged AMA 30 years wife Kathleen daughter Samantha AMA members along Richard Adam AMA its best some photos col umn month took new fun-experiment Dallas RC Club Randy Randolph organized Little Plane Fly-In no strict rules except engine size 25 under brought out whole bunch beautiful small birds just plain fun first day blown out 35 38 mph winds Sunday November 6th beautiful flying days ever impressed two things First work manship originality superb Second although size stated limited 25 smaller surprised num ber planes Electric Please know Electric stay constantly improving technology making prac tical fun cheaper day Any us Dallas RC Club highly rec ommend relaxer try Small Bird Fly-In might want write Randy Ran dolph about PO Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 know wed like think whole world fair gentle generous blight self-ness selfishness really making whole world unpleasant went out Small Bird meet just men tioned just take pictures some see above magazine salute Dallas RC Club its effort pioneer new way enjoy modeling bring idea Everyone seemed glad see appreciative putting out extra effort support club guy confronted ever print pictures us dont ever have ar ticle go todays world always self-centered clod around thinks should him doing FREE least rest Dal las RC members proud appreciative rapidly growing breed GREEDY peo ple like guy mentioned big part reason final column Let drop gem advice getting along you club officer newsletter editor differ some serving such district VP dont just tear head off print out first confronting him directly dif ference may have perfectly honest honorable reason having done what didnt like simply didnt under stand lacked information have deeply hurt several times last year just have tried hard Dont part increasing group negative people simply take delight busting somebody nose will improve nothing will probably make victim hate guts Yet another reason last column much happier vein owe lot thanks have kind thank 50 years service AMA mention club newsletters wonderful personal letters gestures Espe cially great T-shirt sent Gregory G Jones Tracy CA Skyliners RC Club message shirt appro priate cartoon says Bad Day Flying Better Good Day Work shirt thought have lifted spirits far higher can put words Clue something thoughtful some guarantee will both feel better Gregory Jones LOVE YOU wish could share tribute efforts found Wichita Falls RC Clubs newsletter sent Kevin Bow man newsletter editor full column newsletter brought tears eyes because didnt think anyone realized hard Ive tried column simply signed SUPERCHIEF wonder club realizes what wonderful compassionate lead ership have Wonderful Regarding AMA Executive Council am leaving after 23 years please honor people serving may al ways agree actions please lieve say EVERY PERSON ON THE AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOES THE VERY BEST HE KNOWS HOW TO DO ing far information av erage member will ever have please ad mire president DON LOWE fine leadership difficult peri ods time AMA history AMA great ganization YOU part Dont throw rocks HELP 50 years have given AMA GOD gave give pray inspired life Bless 5 5 5 * END OF FLIGHT * * ** 128 Model Aviation Eleven-year-old AMA member 264231 Adam Staight Houston TX Mid west ME-i 09 Control Line model has al ready flying couple years natural flier Randy Rodgers president Fort Worth Thunderbirds holding beautiful 25powered contribution Dallas RC fly-in Joe Wagner came way Pennsyl vania covey birds Dallas RC fly-in Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska S North Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe addreao EMAIL 700672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 50th St Lincoln NE essos Nathan Lanoanter 3507 5 Kendall St Denver CO B0235 Rena Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington NO 59421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sulina KS 67401 Jim Rioketto 516 5 Cloodus 5mev Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Manglso c/n Radio Service Center 919 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-u107 Evening 303 a3e-32ee Last month mentioned effort High Plains Drifters Free Flight Club Chey enne WY Magnificent Mountain Men Free Flight Club Denver CO jointly raised money donate Make Wish Foundation also men tioned trend clubs give charitable organizations Well am happy report other club has picked up idea has gone step further chal lenging other clubs match donation $100 Just think what kind positive good can organization clubs district would partic ipate mention image good feelings clubs choose partici pate Well guess off running Oh yes club has issued chal lenge other AMA Clubs Excellence ARVADA ASSOCI ATED MODELERS Arvada CO may contacting just use notice contact go Ill report column things going throughout time challenge Speaking goodness fellow modelers recent District IX meeting Kansas report later column fel low modelers donated over $100 mem ory former AVP Wyoming Charles Chuck Brannon Lou Ward Executive As sistant Headquarters has responded Dear Travis letter formal acknowledgment donation made district No vember 7 1988 memorial plate has placed National Center Aeromod eling memory Mr Charles Chuck Brannon area museum set aside dedication friends have passed away Generous acts unselfish giving have made possible center created have allowed contin ued growth museum fitting memorial friend Most districts newsletter editors aware AMA National Newsletter comes free chartered club N/L editor idea highlight outstanding contributions made use another tool communication Starting January District IX will start using page N/L some in-district communication Since have six associate vice-presidents appointed district will writing two times year spe cific activities going state will addition reporting column Russ Miller AVP North Dakota has designed schedule AVPs will contaced him turn occurs will need continued put reporting Speaking Russ Miller Russ has volun teered have North Dakota host next years District IX meeting during first weekend November probably Bismarck know Russ will plan super meeting will informative well fun time modelers families Next year North Dakota marks its Centennial Celebration would expect play role hosting modelers throughout district Pen Prairie aka Jim Mow rey Kinsley KS has reported District IX AMA meeting Comotose N/L Since intended get report column Ill reinvent wheel let Jims writing tell story LEADING THE WAY third annual AMA meeting hosted District IX just completed Sauna KS outstanding well attended dis trict members missed missed special event rivals impor tance AMA Nationals next annual meeting already planning stage held Bismarck ND November 3-5 1989 Russ Miller AVP Carrington ND claims will best yet espe cially since promised dancing girls Ive never see Eskimoan dancers Ive already marked 89 calendar can hardly wait Friday evening November 4 used getting acquainted guest speak ers district officers attend ance Travis McGinnis District 9 VP Geoff Styles AMA Director Public Rela tions Bob Underwood AMA Technical Di rector Russ Miller ND AVP Don Moden KS AVP Tom Boyd NE AVP Jim Mowrey RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Don Vineyard RC Helicopter Contest Board member Steve Mangles District Fre quency Coordinator Jim Van Loo IMAA AMA President Don Lowe airline con nection problems missed Friday eve ning get-together joined Satur day Mike Tallman CL & FF Contest Coor dinator Control Line Contest Board member As can see missed golden opportunity get two cents about operation district AMA attending Friday evening session included impromptu session Travis ascertain feelings members some rumblings ranks filtered him type direct communication very important allows Travis feel pulse membership giving him direc tion representation district Executive Council also two-way street both executive member ship benefits Topping off evening ses sion several interesting videotapes development true model Jet turbine engine three now operating US today will sell about four grand Im sure modeler will want Saturdays sessions well attended included topics flying sites safety ra dio frequencies field layouts insurance public relations Bob Underwood Geoff Styles handled sessions af ter lunch break groups rotated sessions available Saturday evening session saw sev eral hundred dollars worth door prizes given attendance Prizes ranged spare glue tips glue accessories re tract systems starters kits top-of-theline JR radio system to win there. day Saturday Steve Mangles busy checking transmitters applying gold silver stickers radios congratulated job well done Sunday morning session far am concerned important interesting question answer session time really find out what planning stages future AMA also chance let peo pIe need know feelings important subjects just time clear up misunderstandings mis conceptions may have troubling past answers receive sessions straightforward con cise no double-talk hedging tribute people have running organization something mem ber should witness challenge other AMA districts FOLLOW THE LEADERhold ANNUAL dis trict meetings find out what really makes modeling AMA work Pen Prairie Thanks Jim report district meeting participant received packet mate rials covering topics should beneficial clubs avail able dropping Geoff Styles note AMA Headquarters Keep landings soft intentional Technical Award Bob Underwood Technical Director Near end 1985 AMA Executive Council voted approve concept technical award given Aca demy award honors development items improve performance model aircraft components enable equipment perform new tasks simplify facilitate tasks now required build ing flying encourage safety sound suppression Technical Award acknowledges peo ple have made significant contribu tion technical end hobby/ sport Bob Bill Hunter Satellite City re ceived first Technical Award troduction cyanoacrylate adhesives modeling community nomination individuals groups award may made two AMA members must received September 1st year Nomination forms can obtained AMA Headquar ters contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood Voting candidates done AMA Council Past VicePresidents February 1989 129 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David 1 Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Tumey Ave &rottadale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Mike Lee 11430 Spftflre Drive San Diego CA 82126 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucson AZ 85740 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 2723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weal Valley City UT 84120 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 918 382-1862 opinion really counts mind yours does youll soon see Recently de cided go file cabinets look over huge amount paper IVe accumu lated three years AMA District 10 VicePresident Some what found may interest particularly people whove agreed ap proach AMAs needs example over last three years re ceived grand total 1147 letters AMA members equates 105 letters per day day including Saturdays Sundays full three years Naturally dont get mail deliveries Sundays letters usually arrived bunches case may have wondered didnt answer simply didnt have much time available Apologies aside whats interesting what 1147 letters said aid few friends mag nificent computer data base program heres detailed summary Although about half letters came District 10 rest came over US District No Letters 134 297 381 446 579 697 729 871 931 10564 1118 can conclude let ters seem represent statistically genu ine cross section AMAs entire member ship opinions District 10 members have often branded radicals some Eastern associates Executive Council Eight hundred fifteen letters clearly expressed full agreement way Ive written column Practically indicated strongly against ways other VPs use monthly columns provide what commonly called three-month-old district trivia gossip Will amount pub lic opinion change what read future doubt Three hundred forty-three letters said first thing read month column find flattering strong indication magazines editorial pol icies need reviewed Six hundred forty-two letters indi cated felt AMA needs solving flying site problems ex periencing What should AMA hun dred fifty-six said want AMA buy land Seventy-three asked AMA assist clubs buying land Twenty-four said AMA should hire local representatives solve lo cal problems last certainly least 315 said wished AMA would get sport recognized adult activ ity spending effort resources public relations lobbying Note AMAs nonprofit status prevents organi zation lobbying cause other Three hundred fifteen writers ex pressed strong feelings towards redistrict ing AMA new district boundaries result greater equality member num bers Four hundred seven letters men tioned felt Nats needed either eliminated modified broken up number smaller separate contests Specifically 196 said No Nats 211 said Change 156 said Break up smaller contests Contrast 16 letters giving present-style Nats full support find interesting two came members Nats Organizing Com mittee 12 other Nats officials yes two Nats contestants spite widespread feelings look Nats continue run same old way future else can good old boys get together once year relive past Two hundred seventy-three letters told radio problems writers felt brought some aspect AMAs fre quency plan some other cause such todays equipment being capable op erating within 10 kHz paging systems couple areas chose go along what written hundred seventeen members asked run AMA President No will notl No less 92 received last three months asked reconsider decision run VP again did run Twenty-six said casting writein votes anyway So much good news also some negative letters 37 1147 letters stated some form disa greement policies methods and/or writings Thats overall ratio 311 sup porting Well job like cant possibly satisfy everyone think numbers show Ive least come close So case youve wondered along past three years Ive taken strong stands have Ive written column way have Ive fought against certain things AMA its because letters clearly di rected What puzzles other VPs arent getting similar letters merely ignoring Yes opinion has counted least eyes hope successor whoever may maintains campaigns Ive begun representative way case youre wondering above statis tics add up 1147 its because letters addressed sub ject issue An open leffer next AMA District 10 VP Now office pay careful tention what AMA members want Thats job job Publish home phone number office phone number column prepared spend lot time phone Most important calls will come dinnertime learn like cold food Immediately order larger mailbox youre going need Between member letters AMA correspondence club newsletters youre going average six nine inches new mail per week Forget about building flying doing job wont have time either Buy new suitcase new car Youre going need both get around dis trict way under no circumstances should ever plan visit clubs flying fields far west em end district No will ever understand really went Hawaii legitimate AMA business disagree fellow Executive Council members issue resist temptation go along just re main popular eyes Try always honest open wont easy because youll face kinds pres sures disclose what call party line prepared face Executive Council rarely shows understanding benefits long-range planning Expect have become expert fire-fighting crisis handling Take crash course minority relations want see AMA keep up times minority member Council youre going need skills Get know AMA Head quarters staff can Youll find dedicated group people working under severe limitations own creation patient help whenever can Try ex plain AMA members bitch moan about HQ screw-ups often Councils fault HQ staff Dont afraid look big picture big amounts money AMA isnt just village club its big business wont easy maintain proper view point Youll often dragged through tons details trivia will cloud ob scure view Gods sake dont become good old boys Weve enough past closing Id like thank members support during last three years giving opportunity try get AMA address its real needs See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods 130 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana S Oregon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAiL780872422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder iD 83875 Gary R Fuiier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99205 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #59 Fayellup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 781-5103 Well group now youve heard good news several sources including lead last months column What news ask Just will have very first Nats District Xl ever will hap pen July 15th through 23rd TnCities area southeast Washington Right now looks like have super sites segments everything close enough gether will allow people enjoy various events major point has made very unfortunate cancel Free Flight last Nats lack site will no lack site coming sum mer Right now have site commit ted said better previ ous Nats FF site couple larger sites going look need careful negotiation land will try way may find best outdoor FF site ever seen Nats maybe else Id hoped could give details next planning meeting couple weeks off patient editor isnt going let get away waiting long get certainly going have NW peo ple working ways can cluding event directors Right now Bob Parker has designated Control Line Precision Aerobatics event director Joe Just will ED Navy Carrier Mike Hazel will same Speed can get sorted out Just hot flash Frozen Tales newsletter Midnight Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Don Freestone edi tor peach guy Some ad vice going fly out cold cold test equipment first Right either outside freezer cool down equipment see makes difference small temperature change can make big difference lot better ing way rather suddenly discov ering youve got problem bird heading icy deck Flying over wa ter can forgiving over land its its solid form Keep mind electrons hot-blooded ob jects generally Battery packs lose oomph cold weather Unless course onboard pack Diehard also some words about flying etiquette like asking around find what frequencies others flying letting people know what fre quency grouping oth ers frequency good words Ready little comic relief start Andrews H-Ray lengthen tail moment make new wing area stick K&B 61 nose balance weight aft Go straight up betchum OOS Know what else wa ter gets servos die sometimes midflight RIP about some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Idaho Photos usual Bob Balch Sloth McCollough Its easier have Bob take shot scoreboard because gives names pilots go planes Usually know guys occasionally foul up like last sum mer forget get relevant data Hopefully will OK Lockheed Hudson neat up close looks Done Paul Har ding entered Team Scale never did see fly cant imagine flying very well Truly fine effort Heres old friend fellow SRAC mem ber Erv Solberg Dr below luck can make out pilot standing attention Erv briefs him next flight next pnoto see engine de tailing Dick Hansens Jenny Dick Bruce Cooper went Scalemasters Fi nal did rather well Just well es capes think Dick 15th bad considering basic WiN II Scalemaiters Too bad cant see color pictures especially Mystery Ship presented King Davis Maybe will come Nats enter Soort Scale least think recognize knobby knees should belong Bert Baker owner P-38 also produces kit Im absolutely sure seem remember two ST 2500s power Lightning will always favor ite planes cause did get watch pilots wring em out got watch Dick Bong fly P-38 several twins Farragut summer Heres shot two twins entered Hudson background makes nice contrast Toibo Mykkanens twin Otter Toibos remarkable entry because first Scale contest first twin Im told totally scratch wonder what will come up next Stay tuned Well Ive come end column year hope its good year 1989 will year filled happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR February 1989 131 Claude Tanner flew Maule M-6 Rocket As recall original bought farm before Claude got documenta tion wanted obviously got enough scratch-build beauty JUNIOR FLIGHT Walnut Scale What some reason other have recently re ceived four requests asking informa tion about rules Walnut Scale probably mere coincidence came about same time following memo Al Kettenis Van Nuys CA typical Would please define Walnut Scale special rules go Peanut Scale little small Coco nut Scale too big Walnut Scale sounds like may just ticket Unfortunately Ive seen name never details Others wrote asking about Walnut Scale seemed think maximum wingspan 18 inches . knew about What rest rules So thought about bit. doggone . thats knew about too Really what rules idea big Peanut. 18-in-wingspan Peanut. rest rules per Peanut Scale rules bigger Peanut anyway Pea nut really too small Al Kettenis suggested Should popular Scale model size big ger beginners would find easier get started Peanuts too small did become popular Lets turn clock back bit Lots years ago be about 1960. Chairman NFFS Small Field Committee looking new events small fields What else Dave Stott wrote about Scale models flying Bridgeport CT models throwbacks 1930s era small rather stark Scale models around 12-in wingspan flying models over predetermined course around field model carried piece pa per envelope called event Airmail Dave Bob Thompson other Bridgeport Aeronuts found small Scale models delightful Dave offered style model small field event wondered whether event should called Pee Wee Scale Peanut Scale remember liked Peanut must admit didnt think just what Small Field Committee looking wearing blinders thinking terms Scale models idea began catch shortly course did write article NFFS Free Flight Digest promoting small field event popularity Peanut Scale has phe nomenal Its easygoing rules have ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 important its success also idea returning square nostalgia Golden Era small span probably important too due ease storing carrying minimal cost materials 12-in size selected because wingspan lot early kits point remember size chosen optimum Flying Scale model Dave Bob set wingspan rule 12 plus minus 1 aim 12in model course didnt expect models exactly 12 So al lowed vary inch wingspans 11 13 Soon Peanut models 13-in span just under event gained official AMA status rules spoke maximum 13 Twelve-inch Peanuts forgotten sharper competition required bet ter flying models 13-in-span models yield better performance 12-in airplanes Eigh teen-inch Walnut Scale models provide still bet ter results often easier con struct So what rules 18-in-wingspan Walnut Scale models search Walnut Scale rules made short list well-known Scale mod elers wrote asking rules heard back couple warded request others Dave Stotts reply prompt Woe Other wingspan limit 18 know anything about Walnut Scale did originate offshoot some other group modelers never event meets have offshoot events such Jumbo Pistachio WW Peanut Dogfight WA II Combat various versions Peanut Scale official Flying Aces Club rules out hands now Weve flown lot Peanuts Columbia University using Mooney judging rules Weve also tried Charisma Scale ISL-30 note Dave Aronstein mentioned may Walnut Scale what needed Co lumbia Daves response sounds like what need Columbia SCALE Walnut Scale Coconut Scale just SCALE lets anybody enter Scale model Lots people already have Scale models some reason arent just right size ISL-30 whatever have good turnout therefore fun very broad event should used addition Pea nut clubs successfully No dont know what Walnut Scale exactly dont like Indoor event wall its name Don Srull commented About Walnut Scale rules Maxecutors Club actually dont have Scale events called Walnut non-Peanut Scale events run AMA Rub ber Scale Coconut Scale FAC Rubber Scale heard Bob Clemens Regarding Walnut Scale note first time Ive seen event mentioned quite Walnut Scale knowledge nothing attempt set larger Pea nut Rubber Scale size getting too much larger Peanut believe span limit 18 best can remember Other stipulation no unique Walnut Scale rules time flew Walnut door meet Cleveland back 1970s Fly ing Aces rules used addition 18in span limit Walnut Scale never became sort established event know Bob suggested write Russ Brown CD Cleveland Free Flight Society contest did Russ Brown said Walnut Scale event origin natural growth Peanut Scale flying Flying Aces Club Connecticut Bob Thompson Dave Stott other fliers Pinkham Field Vito Garofalo Tern Aero championed event 18-in maximum wingspan Vito real nice line kits fit Walnut Scale promotional art included Walnut Scale de cal winged walnut shell CFFS offered event after reading about model mag azine probably late 74 early 75 issues Bill Hannan replied Walnut Scale rules surprising unable find set stuff However Aeroneers newslet ter editor says upper span limit 18 thinks otherwise rules es sentially similar Peanut both seem re member rules originated Vito Gar ofalo back Tern Aero kit bus iness Thus would seem Chicago boys would very apt know rules never seemed catch on west coast ask Charlie Sotich So went Charlie too Charlie Sotich responded called Vito Garofalo asked him about Walnut Scale said wingspan limited 18 event really never progresses further So tracked Walnut Scale down its originator shortly after receiving Charlies note received letter Vito Garofalo him self Walnut Scale rules formulated promote Tern Aero kits produced period 1971-1976 Peanut Scale contest ac tivity doing well time appeared Terns 18-in Scale models being flown everywhere rather homeless far category concerned So dreamed up new Essentially rules 1 Projected wingspan exceed 180 Accordingly people owning good-performing Peanut could compete event promoting general interest 2 Fuselage must full-scale no profiles Wing must also scale lib erty could taken reasonable dihedral angle no scale penalty 3 Rudder and/or sta bilizer could enlarged up 25% beyond scale contours must maintain character 4 Propeller flying exceed six-inch di ameter could plastic balsa other wood 5 Models produced kits allowed must have true Scale basis 6 other Peanut category rules applied present stage would seem appropriate alter add rules make meaningful de finitive original intent mentioned promote line also wished en large universal modeling interest So now have full story Walnut Scale its time popularity now due So long see next month 132 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Byrne Crispin Sears Hempel Keyawa Victors 1988 AMA VicePresident Election Incumbents John Byrne Howard Crispin Jim Sears reelected AMA VicePresidents Districts 2 4 6 ballot ing concluded December 1988 Dis tricts 8 10 incumbents candidates elected AMA VicePresidents Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa election three-year term commencing January 1 1989 Vote counts provided Auditor Ray mond McGivern follows District 2 John Byrne959 Write-in candidates23 Total982 District 4 Howard Crispin549 Write-in candidates33 Total582 District 6 Gary Frost712 Jim Sears853 Write-in candidates1 Total1566 District 8 Dannie Ball335 Gene Hempel830 Bert Striegler532 Write-in candidates4 Total1701 District 10 Reginald Keyawa1286 Bryant Thompson610 Bev Wisniewski1060 Write-in candidates17 Total2973 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting October 221988 following attendance regular fall meeting took place AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice-President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Trav McGinnis Arvada CO VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive VicePresident Ev Langworthy Academys executive staff per sonnel present Guests included Earl Witt past president Jack Finn AVP District 7 Robert Landry Dick Sherman AVPs District 1 Doug Holland AVP District 4 Robert Jackson AMA legal counsel John Baker president AOPA Fred Marks Bill Hershberger Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee members Howard Kuhn Pat Miller Ed Pearson Mark Bundick NAR representatives Lillian Worth Molly Web ster copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 1 1989 minutes official until review possible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled January 13 1989 regular fall meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Pres ident chaired meeting Guests assembly members intro duced themselves followed several nouncements President Thanks Howard Kuhn AMA model rocketry representative FAI helping organize very successful USA USSR Spacemodels competition intention pursue similar type Approval Minutes moved sec onded approved accept July 22 1988 minutes amended written Coun cil input II Executive Vice-Presidents Report Dave Brown noted new Comptroller Lynne Collins has done very good job since retirement Gisele Jackson no longer concern regard transition Continued page 118 RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John worth S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Vojslavek 0 Technicai Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Servicee Director Carl Maroney erahip Director Mike woodtolk 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles iai Prolects Director Doug Preit 0 Publicationa Director Ceri R Wheeley 0 Nata General Manager ymca Msnkowski 0 Muasum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Generai Counsei Jeremish Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive DireCtor including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr 3 Reston VA 22090 tournament Russians per haps Chinese also combined South North American international competi tion first Junior World Championships Poland past summer huge suc cess AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Reading comprehension quite some pe riod time articles have written re garding recommended sound level Academy would like achieve data states desirable figure 90 dBA measured 9 ft over hard surface Sketches have published showing accomplished Obviously doing something very wrong Articles ap pear own magazine De cember issue another publication figure given 90 dBA meter comments difficult attain value Please among writing articles publication get figures correct Wrong information creating great deal problem program Individuals may read article others use incorrect information individuals will also begin think nearly impossible meet criteria strive attain THE FIGURE IS 90 dBA AT 9 FT Large engines have received several letters asking terms quieting large engines Work being done engines recent issue photo muffler being marketed Erics Quality RC Products others com ing along also lines soft mount ing large engines reduce high levels vibration being transmitted aircraft structure welcome input anyone working mufflers large engines have done work area drop note describing what have Photographs devices would also some benefit Vibration large engines becomes much greater problem regard struc tural integrity muffler mounting can rigidly attach muffler aircraft motion engine mount long pipe muffler cantilevered off engine will develop vibration its own will soon cause fatigue nec essary either use flexible section per normal pipe installation Pattern aircraft brace unit engine frame muffler Erics markets example provides attachment point purpose large diameter mass propellers used engines re quires very careful balancing reduce vibration induced device Much needs done big engine/aircraft categories Sound Contest Boards Once again cy cle rules making proposals taking place once again chairman Contest Boards opposed changing rules provide effective mufflers competi tion aircraft competition group does appreciate extent influence contest aircraft have upon overall aeromodeling scene unfortunate groups cannot least make start toward getting quiet aircraft competi tion Performance need change did change would no det rimental effect aircraft particular cat egory would have same advantages Continued page 119 Model Aviation Handicapped Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations often say model aviation sport everyone fact welcome membership people have terest model aviation speaks well sport people very interesting aspect loving min iature aircraft construction flying adherents erroneously called handicapped great enthusiasts have several friends obliged use wheelchairs get around does stop being avid fliers does stop being Contest Direc tors club officers contestants does stop attending trade shows club activities important AMA model aviation create wide understanding what possible hundreds people out dont know care about model avia tion need work continually change appreciated especially get keep flying sites must known need known recognized people positions affect sport mean politicians appoint ed officials diversity membership very important Its important show peo ple may considered handicapped can enjoy sport share thrills skills fun would like prepare story national release cover some handicapped AMA members Such story could helpful getting broad message out gen eral public saw Time magazine September 1988 Insight magazine August 1988 other national stories have either prepared cooperated pro ducing can appreciate posi tive impact publicity can have need some background information handicapped AMA members plus good photographs help us write story have members club know other such people build fly necessarily chartered club would like hear about Location photos either workshop fly ing field would suitable should black white glossy finish minimum size should five seven inches must good quality taken good lens suitable reproduction mag azine Background data should include basic nature handicap reason get ting involved aeromodeling length time model aviator reasons stay ing sport readers would send such data will prepare story use public re lations agency try get published through As can appreciate no guarantee story will get accept ance publication work through established channels Any good story properly documented stands good chance helping us focus wider lens sport enjoy Public relations public image fac tors need consider work time help assisting us high light another facet model aviation story will much appreciated February 1989 117 Site Proposals Wanted AMA seeking proposals purchase land will used national model sport aviation center size required 1000 3000 acres own control Open flat terrain Midwest location preferred Send proposals Property Acquisition Com mittee AMA HQ 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 June 1 1989 Call 703 435-0750 FAX 703 435-0798 quickly month passes Seems yesterday last wrote column time marches events Since last wrote column weve another Coun cil meeting Reston VA will read ing synopsis session elsewhere magazine wont belabor details except point out couple items re scinded action modify Headquar ters building provide office space since can build externally just cheaply can provide space moving MA out building rental space also looking ahead eventual combined flying site/headquarters new location Please understand previ ously contemplated action consume some museum space based de sire serve larger membership inter ests minimum cost museum im portant adjunct operation basic membership needs must take priority have new membership process ing system place seems work ing hopefully fewer mistakes much faster turnaround Incidentally mem bership processing has now consumed Headquarters conference room things CROWDEDwe putting first things FIRST Certainly nothing basic operation processing member ship applications promptly properly objective flying site acquisition moving forward have advertised property offers flooding committee headed Pete Waters has de veloped system property evaluation has set objectives im portant objectives develop first such site Nats-quality facility located Midwest near center model population Obviously other factors will temper selection such property costs location good access possible cost sharing others potential property value growth etc addition have already visited preliminary discussion EAA about joining forces property acquisition use mind would strength such alliance both organizations since EAA AMA two largest avi ation groups country goals similaronly related different size aircraft regard attended Circus Circus Tournament Champions Vegas November judges panel consisted combined panel AC model judges using IAC techniques Worked well can sure will precip itous about property acquisition want right might add have single negative response item say Hurry District IX meeting held Sauna KS meeting well planned well tended very worthwhile Bob Under wood Geoff Styles Headquarters staff also brief members matters opportunity explore basic AMA objectives problems very beneficial Next year meeting will held North Dakota strongly urge districts hold membership meetings type its great opportunity get district AVPs together constituents Frequencies Lets talk little bit about touchy subject frequencies As may know eight-year phase-in plan calls use ALL frequencies 50 1991 time fast approaching make work best least problems should have nationally accepted approach means should ALL flying narrowband equipment Fortunately good inex pensive narrow-band equipment has available some time buy new equipment PLEASE buy NARROW BAND Please understand also old equipment CAN narrow-banded trans mitters nominal fee allay concern about have FCCs assurance procedure legal done manufacturer desig nated agent has much discussion about idea allowing use wideband equip ment until wears out indeterminate period using locally devised schemes frequency separation Please understand such schemes can made work least local basis will obviously have modified evidence communications equipment operation fouls up scheme Also na tional plan drop use alternate fre quencies would RISK LOSS frequen cies due lack use prevent flex ibility required accommodate local com munications transmissions problems So can see no pat solution no wants make good equipment obsolete same time want face fu ture assurance quality operation minimum risk crashes AMAs role advisory responsible OBTAINING new frequencies Only FCC can dictate law land USE manufacture equipment also realize AMA speaks primarily its membership has no authority relative thousands other RC fliers country feel larger responsibility area because responsible getting frequen cies desperately want SAFE opera tion future view AMA Council last meeting reaffirmed phase-in date 1991 frequencies position require narrow-band transmitters time would like add evidence far indicates TRULY narrow-band equipment meeting AMA guide lines operating problem difficult areas WIDEBAND equipment having problems communication equipment discussing phase-in plan people has ever said never its always mat ter WHEN As far Im concerned best interests will served making soonerafter cant predict equipment will wear out can EC Meeting Cont pg 116 Subsequent announcements subjects discussion follows Brown made observation chairman Finance Committee should someone other Executive VicePresident President immediately fol lowed through Browns recommenda tion Lee Webster chairman making appointment Anistics Inc has finished actuarial study AMAs insurance plan concluding AMAs risk exposure 1987 adequately protected assets presently reserve therefore approved unani mously adopt Browns recommendation $135000 transferred surplus insurance reserve fund Presentation 1989 budget devel oped HQ Finance Committee noting based 8% estimated membership growth 5% growth other income After discussion individ ual items contained budget motion adopt 1989 preliminary budget exclu sive PR portion requires fur ther examination approved 12 1 against 3 Recommendation increase AMA travel allowance 225 24 cents mile conformance current Fed eral Government standard addition recommended adopt policy cover ing travel mobile home type vehicle retroactive past two years cur rent president following motions approved unanimously 40 cents mile authorized travel vehicle used dom icile cost travel exceed com mon carrier lodging b to adopt Federal standard 24 cents mile travel allowance effective No vember 1 1988 III Insurance Don Krafft reported AMA Insurance Committee met Octo ber 5 produced recommendations follows staff attorney employed fulltime staff person other Exec utive Director given authority ap prove case settlements up predeter mined level Establishment student membership denoting person under direct super vision AMA licensed instructor 118 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714A Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 HOW LOST MY TAIL IN LAS VEGAS As already know last month included Circus Circus Interna tional Tournament Champions Las Ve gas yours truly privileged competitors prestigious event Upon arrival Las Vegas air plane flying reasonably well spite fact engine running just fine seemed lacking slightly power Merle Hyde experimented same engine Chip suggested different prop found work well gave try What dif ference prop can make Now plenty power model flew about 20 mph faster After three four flights cleaning up discovered screws hold tail missing whole tail assembly loose Thinking screws simply vibrated loose simply replaced Loctighted new ones lasted flight plate through screws passed broke tail held just flying wires After regluing plate field flew again plate screws went broke loose time kept whole tail falling off completely ONE rudder cable time idea propeller attendant speed increase con nected tail problem never consid ered Once spent full evening re building tail assembly new bush ings alignment dowels new mount ing plates new flying wires Surely will keep tail onafter stayed fine home 50 hts next morn ing after processing airplane tried againand once again tail nearly fell off now getting little concerned other competitors came up said seen rudder flutter instant just after takeoff light bulb turned course Thats what causing thereby extending automatic insurance cov erage student member Rescinding National Association Rocketrys liability coverage March 31 1989 due legal complications Cash payment estate AMA volunteer died 1988 Nats Approval legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nui sance case Amending motion July 1988 F ecutive Council meeting provides withholding certificates insurance pend ing approval primary club include authority rescind certificates response request NAR Pres ident delay decision concerning cancel lation organizations insurance agreed AMA Insurance Committee tail try part company now ep oxied tail back permanently changed another prop would slow air plane down yet retain vertical power went out fly couple practice flights before contest started time worked fine after thinking about times tried part com pany felt pretty lucky have airplane fly Pretty lucky yes. lucky enough finish above. guessed it. 13th Oh well 13th isnt bad old man out much practice trip home another problem Now tail no longer removable fu selage wouldnt fit shipping crate Dean Koger saved airplane hor rible fate having its tail amputated prob ably ripsaw fit crate agreed bring home Ohio trailer Thanks Dean TOC great contestwell run fairly judged extremely well attended spectators short class event happy hear Bill Bennett declare intent continue tradition 1990 behalf Id like thank Circus Circus Bill Bennett Mel Larson Mike Cioli Phil Kraft Doc Edwards everyone else involved its operation winner else Hanno Prett ner followed VERY closely Chip Hyde Wolfgang Matt Tony Frackowiak Steve Rojecki Congratulations Also past month Executive Council meeting budget 1989 passed $59 million cries membership heard result decided go ahead proposed AMA HQ building expansion rather look toward renting space nearby magazine using space mag azine now occupies expand other depart ments will hopefully hold us until decision made national flying site/ headquarters site future Speaking national flying site permanent site whatever may want call property acquisition committee recommend ed have engineering study done particular site east coast Executive Council overwhelmingly re jected underlying reason being want site Midwest sur prised particularly strongly apparently feel will make search much easier Till next month. will meet NAR representative tempt work out some accommodation response committees recom mendations several actions taken motion authorize disbursement cash payment estate Jim Buchan approved unanimously b motion purchase foreign liability policy protect AMA members partic ipating modeling activities other coun tries approved unanimously c motion approve specific amount legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nuisance case approved 12 1 against 4 IV Model Box Allowance Executive Di rector AMAs travel agent related some recent FAI team travel experiences inContinued page 120 SoundCont pg 117 handicaps time Contest Boards take good look headed situation created whereby becomes very difficult United States take position within ClAM subject unwilling anything own country chairman Contest Boards also representatives ClAM fact noise committee body until disbanded During pe riod no action taken category ex cept Radio Control Aerobatics F3A need action continue area aeromodeling Some categories have gone far past ban mufflers altogether would benefits some within categories hold contests spe cifically models effective mufflers would lead development some expertise understanding what takes become quiet overall effect performance Until try rea sonable refuse alter rules Com ments welcome Engine manufacturers incorporate com petition requirements products doubt fact look advertising Most engines manufactured over seas influence degree what manufactured must present unified front demand engine/muffler combinations effective understanding manufacturer go ing market so-called US configuration engine would start Scale Scale especially radio-controlled Scale peculiar category rule aircraft will have muffler cases seems interpreted meaning device carry exhaust outside engine cowling wise choice models make attempt quieting installation number mufflers pipes other homemade units effectively quiet engine exhaust Selection propellers can further reduce sound levels really need loud aircraft order enjoy Scale flying competition Now Scale seems moving entirely away small heavy 60-powered models years past much larger aircraft room place effective sound sup pression devices Its no longer necessary such devices extend bulk outside aircraft Perhaps rules could also al tered muffler unit would stalled after static judging detract static flight score con siderations can enter usage sound suppression devices Propellers Flight testing will take place week look some results wind tunnel theoretical studies aircraft used will provided telemetry equip ment read out dynamic information end result program find out performance can compared real-life situation report other aspects propeller research will appear forth coming article February 1989 119 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Tn-Cities Nats. What The Tn-Cities Kennewick Pas co Richland close working together support Nats Where The south central part Washing ton State Columbia river southeast Seattle southwest Spokane near Oregon border Why Great weather sights spirit Friendliness enthusiasm clear skies over 300 sunny days year Dry air eases heat summertime July 15-23 1989 last Free Flightersa great site Good sites also Radio Control Con trol Line families great Pacific Northwest explore enjoya unique part country worthy major vacation invest ment time travel Inviting waterways beckon boaters water skiers swim mers fishermans paradise Scene great Unlimited Hydroplane Budweiser Rac es July 31 Tn-Cities International Air Show July 17 RC Mini-Hydro Racers July 30 River Spectacular July 30 may surprise TnCities area great wine country North west Wine Festival takes place July 8-9 Weinfest July 17-18 Numerous riverside parks attract sunbath ers picnickers campers May through October combination abundant wa ter very little rain cloudless skies makes invigorating different scenery area sits Columbia Ba sin confluence Snake Yakima Columbia riversan outdoor paradise residents visitors welcome mat out modelers families part new program tract newcomers Tn-Cities Great reasonably priced hotels available close Nats flying sites will used Nats Headquarters hotel recap turing comfortable atmosphere made New England Nats Chicopee MA popular Just New England pro vided great hospitality AMA National championships 1983 1985 great Northwest anxious same 1989 may feel distance too far go model meet now time think positively Tn-Cities area caters families Besides recreational fea tures area has great shopping combination small town friendliness modern facilities prefer recreation vehicles motor homes trailers hotels good RV sites close Nows time plan once-ina-lifetime cross-country vacation 1989 Nationals will significant international event Canadians joining USA will different Nats emphasis hospitality Note too year dates dont conflict great Experimental Associ ation Fly-In Oshkosh WI youre able go Nats East Midwest plan visit great EAA Fly-In way back Yes lot vacation time will required take both events same year think special opportunitya chance have never before something talk about years come Again think positive An8to5Nats. looks like both RC Pattern Pylon fliers officials will enjoy change scheduling 1989 National Champion ships because event ex pected operate different site Thus stead having share site Pylon typically operating 7 am earlier noon Pattern noon 1 pm until 8 pm dark event being planned operate normal schedules Out door Control Line Free Flight Scale events will enable participants Pattern events enjoy evening Nats activities Pylon folks can sleep hour two longer morning Only Indoor will scheduled late hours some events going until mid night Also Indoor will final week end instead opening Hopefully will enable participants other cat egories see Indoor flying EC Meeting Cont pg 119 volved extremely oversized complicated model box shipments Executive Direc tor recommended changing AMA policy stipulates 80% payment such costs 50% payment travel agent strong ly urged Council establish policy reasonable model box sizes committee appointed Presi dent chaired Bob Brown com prised chairmen FAI Team Se lection Committees Bob Underwood committee charged establish ing criteria foreign travel include bag gage model box requirements per mod eling category general consensus agreed team travel shall controlled through Headquarters via travel agent presently engaged Academy Whenever feasi ble travel shall scheduled via Washing ton Dulles Airport rather New York JFK Airport V Frequency Phase-In Plan Council again reviewed frequency phase-in plan previously implemented Discussion produced agreement view membership confusion adequate explanation plan has given membership pressure reflects de sire protect wideband radios longer period time also agreed time needed implement gold/silver sticker requirements transmitters used sanctioned competition motion amend June 1988 Council minutes striking out January 1 1989 substituting December 20 1990 sticker implementation approved 11 1 abstained 7 1 against 4 Jim Sears made motion allow wideband radios operate after 1991 motion did receive second fore further discussed voted upon VI Nats 1989 Vince Mankowski gave re port three sites evalu ated Nats Executive Committee possible use 1989 Muncie IN Too sites would re quired too scattered Amana IA would have guarantee hosts $30000 hard-surface area would have constructed very high cost Washington State Tn-Cities viable sites good FF area good community support also reported Lawrenceville IL visited President re ported very good location Nats should pursued possible use after 1989 motion accept Tn-Cities Washing ton State venue 1989 Nats ap proved 12 1 against 6 VII HQ Building Addition Review Noting cost other options Council agreed cancel previous decision construct additional office space within present Headquarters building favor alterna tive freeing space currently oc cupied Model Aviation moving magazine publishing operations another location motion move Model Aviation separate rented premises allo cate maximum $20000 Headquar ters modifications approved 12 1 against 11 VIII Bylaws Committee chairman Howard Crispin led Council review sug gested amendments standing rules concerning Nominating Committee motion accept proposed amend ments standing rules regard Nominating Committee approved unan imously Crispin also announced next Council meeting would present delib eration set descriptive requirements Academy officers President also asked Crispin provide specific bylaws change proposals Council consideration IX Associate Vice-Presidents/Contest Coordi nators motion District Ill autho rized three additional associate vice-pres idents approved 9 3 against 1 4 11 1 abstained ED Following discussion some communica tion problems President directed Council material pertinent Acad emy affects contest coordinators mailed directly X Foreign Contestants Fee John Byrne asked Council consider restoring mer $1 foreign contestant fee policy allowed non-American/non-AMA members Continued page 121 120 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duobury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chundler PO Box 441 Orlund ME 04472 Drew Duvenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01449 Bob Lundry 80 Mum St Enuex Jot VT 05482 Richurd Shermun 28 High St Plymouth NH 02264 Bob Walluce 91 Sylnue St Anon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinsuor George Wiluon 62 Frazier Wuy Marutons Mills MA 02648 Connecticut Copter Club club has chartered about four years present membership 46 probably chartered club Connecticut con sists entirely Helicopter fliers Meetings held first Monday month Hobby Center Wallingford CT ex cept during summer months held flying site North Haven fun-fly held August 27 & 28 Neubig Farm Art Fressola CD 62 contestants about 200 specta tors two days raffle held Shuttle Helicopter PCM radio given prizes Factory reps GMP Schluter-Robbe offer assistance Thank Neubigs provided flying site did much work site preparation welcome change people provide site times suitable sites hard obtain interested joining club desire information contact Walter Doehr president 18 Tokoneke Dr ridian CT 06450 Rhode Island AVP Jerry Browe has AVP Rhode Island since have fice has resigned personal reasons As know AMA officers volun teer workers pay occasional thank some expense money So. thank Jerry time ef fort help out modelers leaves opening AVP Rhode Island have decided certain am going appoint replacement right away However anyone Rhode Island would like position let know will talk about Pattern contest October 2 & 3 Pattern contest held Westover AFB Westover later Nearly perfect weather prevailed very pleasant two days 24 contestants first Pattern contest held Westover worked out very well hopefully can again next year Dave Eisner CDhis first contest done very well results NoviceStan Kulesa Don Mistretta first contest Sportsman Jerry Weigeman Buzz Conlon Walt Friedrich AdvancedKen Carpenter Terry Terre noire Jr Jon Gerber ExpertRichard Fletch er Scott Smith MastersBill Macartney Joe Valvo Ken Kuenher FAISteve Lelito Perry Rose Grant Beaver drove Nova Scotia contest Westover AEB Westover has available limited basis year hopefully will able next year per sonnel have cooperative about problem have trying match schedules About year ago meet ing Westover items decided was liaison between modelers Westover means someone wants try have ac tivity base come first trying have lot people going base time am trying promote national fun-fly 1990 such held Reno year 1989 held Dayton OH would nice have Nats return 1991 timing would perfect As would have new radio frequencies events could held right base problems time helpsomeone has provide man people power Judging response received asked volunteers World Champs people/clubs willing help out Think about itif activities held someone has help out 1989 District event have think ing about having another Model Aviation Day district fun-fly next year have asked before never received much re sponse will ask again club willing help some type activity should get small group volunteers ourselves Rhode Island Balloon Festival balloon festival held July 30 & 31 year unable attend because Nats information Flitelines news letter Rhode Island Aeromodelers good event attend see balloons being launched must early fly winds much above eight knots flight demon strations area modelers coordinated members South County RC Club provide considerable spectator ap peal event sponsored Rotary Club proceeds charity Plan attending next year takes place University Rhode Island EC MeetingCont pg 120 participate European AMA sanctioned events resolution did receive sec ond however Headquarters directed look subject report recommendations next meeting Xl FAI A Team Program Participation ques tion whether Academy should con tinue sponsor World Championship cate gories regardless amount AMA member participation raised noted apart new programs Electric Pylon Helicopter should given time develop some catego ries consistently show very low participa tion No decision reached Pres ident asked Dave Brown look matter develop plan seems feasible B Combat Combat Team Selection Committee chairmans request fund Junior Control Line World Champion ships permanent basis denied decided policy shall remain isie request should submitted occasion C Pylon agreed AMA shall fund nine people 1989 FAI Pylon team follows three pilots three callers and/or mechanics team manager World Champion champions caller and/or mechanic XII Council Members Nats policy concerning Council member participation Nats clarified state simply Council member present Nats his/her travel and/or lodging expenses shall covered day attendance XIII National Aeronautic Association Ev Langworthy apprised Council current NAA status regard internal affairs change officers transition shall accomplished other matters Langworthy asked AMA support manage ment changes XIV Committee Reports A Sound Crispin reiterated Coun cil recommended 90 dB 9 feet formula never mandated remarked Sound column January 1989 issue Model Aviation ex plains subject thoroughly B Large Aircraft Crispin reported now six licensed inspectors also changes certification/licensing document should go through IMAA Safety Committee Continued page 124 February 1989 121 Some winners Pattern contest Westover October 2 & 3 1988 Some people worked put Pattern contest Note CD wheel char being CD easy Contestants Connecticut Copter Club fun-fly August 27 & 28 1988 New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 380 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Jasohkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 317 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickxville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time read report AMA Nats Manage ment Committee shall probably have se lected time place 1989 Nats quite likely fact formal nouncement such decision may re vealed elsewhere issue maga zine thus inspiring some mem bers feeling euphoriabut minds others thoughts dissatisfaction un bridled wrath fall latter cate gory Cool assured Nats Management Committee shall have chosen site timeframe calculated serve best interests contestants re gardless aeromodeling specialty better yet specialties See meeting season AMA District 2 around earlier part year look forward pleasure attending bur geoning crop model aircraft expositions eg mall shows like sponsored various AMA clubs boon hobby public promotional sense also because bring together fellow modelers old friends get together often enough rekindle memories old times Two such events major importance Syracuse Sym posium Model Show 13th annual edi tion Central New York Model Air craft Association held Saturday February 4 1989 Syracuse-located New York State Fairgrounds WRAM Show scheduled held February 25 26 1989 newly remodeled West chester County Center White Plains NY Back subject meeting sea son As past years shall privileged conduct AMA meeting during prestigious shows has distinct pleasure conclude details Jim Abrams president CNYMAA Frank Devore manager WRAM Show Check AMA booth show upon arrival determine time lo cation AMA District 2 meeting information available time See 1988 United States Scale Masters Champion ships years class held Godman Army Air Field located Fort Knox KY Having honored invita tion serve flight judge presti gious competition flew down Louisville Fort Knox September 14th served next four days years Masters sanctioned jointly spon sored Southern Indiana RC Modelers Fort Knox Model Airplane Club Dale Drew performed capably Con test Director did Contest Manager Dave Voglund success wellmanaged spectacle due largely dedicated efforts such boosters aero modeling Hal Okert Bert Baker Harris Lee Bob Olson Roy Pratt mention few benefactors hope shall have pleasure company again So much sentiment ac tion Never trusty camera have some shots Masters may intrigue example would impor tant Scale contest same distinguished gentleman ie Bob Wischer Slogan Month Safety On-Purpose Accident courtesy Glenn Townley Safety Officer Cape May NJ Wire less Aircraft Sport Pilot WASP Club Cape May NJ Reproduced its newslet ter Prop Wash Sky Rover Flying Club Phelps NY Rover Barks its newsletter reproduced certifi cate Appreciation club re ceived Boy Scouts America Providing outstanding campsite air show 1988 Keseca District Scout Fall Camporee addition having shared real property nine Scout troops over 100 boys leaders club put air show much de light concerned compliments Rovers previous projects like nature Mid-Hudson Modelmasters finest model airplane clubs District 2 anywhere much credit currently its president Jim Kaman its secretary worthy editor Wing Tips clubs exemplary newsletter Scott Scotty Smith Athens NY Aside abundance redactive savvy Scot ty cartoonist unquestionable ability Whirlybirds West Windsor October 1 2 West Windsor Flying Club AMA #449 New Jersey hosted its very first Hel icopter contest according letter have just received Dave Schnitzer its president reports although three 60 members fly Helicopters decided host contest mainly purpose promoting advancement modeling area central New Jer sey Mr Schnitzer adds learned quite lot about setup managing model contest event Sixty-two modelers competed year club expects contestants next year look scene actionto wit Mercer NJ County Park 122 Model Aviation suppose could label shot lull before swarm~ Fans fly fans watch some entries trie winner ot tirst place Bob -ior enze PARCS Club Brooklyn NY cen ter eazing downward eye-filling F18 Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8143627702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 5 idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Masly 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Visiay 1381 Orsobrook Dr Maurnee OH 44537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendaie Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gli Weiss 3004 Haltowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Direct communication local mem bership ongoing problem within Academy different avenues have tried appear have accomplished very little seems since very few peo ple take time read direct verbal ap proach necessary reason re quested have obtained Council three additional Associate Vice-Presidents District Ill people will strategi cally located reasonable proximity basic charge keeping up date AMA activities policies request closest AVP attend club meeting Im sure knowl edge will interest membership addition AVP will relay problems Marge Weisenbach western District Ill Contest Coordinator has pointed out often lacking pertinent informa tion Headquarters October Council meeting approval granted provide additional materials coordi nators should rectify problem within sanctioning procedure Incidentally clubs already sanc tioning events 1989 desire expedi ent service please file sanction early possible wish thank Marge Wei senbach Nelson Gould task coordinating activity During new year attempt obtain Weather Flyers patch Any flies month year el igible award interested contact Headquarters necessary form Before complain about flying cold weather consider hot shot pilots shown photo above fanning air try ing stay cool photo takenin 100-degree sunshineat July 17 1988 Three Club Fun-Fly put IMAA Chapter 168 Levittown Aerobugs Jackson ville NJ Last month mentioned untimely pass ing Jerry Fink Pittsburghs out standing modelers September Jerry awarded AMA Certificate Apprecia tion AVP John Hathaway next photo shows Hathaway presenting Jerry award Dallas Hartford looks certificate presented countless hours Jerry offered other area modelers Noise ts prooiem tn some geo graphical areas others Also differ ent modeling disciplines have different noise problems type flying fac ing specific problems affect alone rather modeling whole would almost impossible Academy dictate policy abide ninety-at-nine sound level proposal SUG GESTION OR GUIDELINE modelers follow possible achieve YES. little effort modeler clubs initiating noisereduction effort West Shore Flying So ciety Harrisburg some very interest ing simple muffler designs published its newsletter RC Flite Lines ideas origi nated Westshore club Car lisle Aeromodelers Unfortunately have room publish ideas within column mufflers originated cans attached primary factory muffler Gil Weiss have asked noise column magazine publish sim pler methods reduce noise Look how-to-do articles near future think noise concern urban areas wrong local club has past 15 years limited flying activ ity specific days hours also re quire mufflers ALL engines over 049 size Living back hills does elim inate noise problems ase make res olution 1989 think future REDUCE NOISE flying site save may own column represents almost first full year office Vice-President hope am providing representation leadership desire Academy perfect. have constructive sug gestion innovative idea please advise During past year have attempted attend club functions possi ble didnt see last year lets hope can meet 1989 want attend meet activity An invita tion would appreciated Perhaps unique well-accept ed change have made District Ill column introduce regular Club Month picture wonder club has featured Its simple. have sent picture Club Month photo below taken AVP Gil Weiss during October 1 1988 visit flying site operated Keystone Radio Control Society Harris burg PA Club president Burt Thornton vited Gil discuss demonstrate some different mufflers sound reduction tech niques KRCS well other local clubs Despite rural setting homes built adjacent site pose problem fu ture operation unless measures taken minimize potential noise complaints Gil truly enjoyed trip addition sharing some potentially helpful informa tion meeting some fine fellow aeromod elers great time flying field located Hummelstown KRCS site cludes clubhouse complete kitchen maintenance shed grounds equip ment porta-potty add aeromodelers paradise well-stocked hobby shop within walking distance flight line particular note fact Henry Spangler proprietor Hidden Hangar has large inventory latest sound-reducing mufflers mounts related materials District II AMA officials wish Happy Holidays May 1989 year PEACE QUIET February 1989 123 Photo II Weiss Members guests Cloud Kings RC Club Oxford PA shown above Sep tember 18 1988 fun-fly Gil Weiss AVP pleasure attending participating well-run event club field located full-scale grass airstrip private farm extreme southeastern corner Pennsylvania Delaware 0 Distnct Columbia 0 Matyland 6 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 889-8358 Bob Champine 200 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23000 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest Hurrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 0811 Risker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27012 Scooy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 19808 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening t919 488-5986 Flying sites Clubs throughout district involved obtaining new flying sites reasons having move various loss land due construction coming very serious consideration northern part district northern Virginia north towards Pennsylvania have problem long time situation now available space filling rapid expansion west ward toward West Virginia recent report says area east US 29 corridor north Interstate 64 way ocean will next major target ex pansion segment district now listed being highest growth ar eas United States suggested last month con sider buying choice piece land NOW good reason doing very short period time probably will no land available available will too costly consider purchase fly ing site land Unfortunately will Council set up committees pro cedures lengthy studies preclude fast reaction purchase Time will tell wisest route travel number clubs have some suc cess getting new sites Others good position succeed ultimate question aside suitability site length time site likely usable Kent County Aero modelers Delaware club has acquired new site David Yarnel club Pub licity Chairman writes old field restrictions because proximity high school new field has no such re strictions available no cost club State Delaware near est neighbors about half mile away club has muffler rule long-term availability should provide 15-20 years usage site Patuxent Aeromodelers very close getting new site have work ing very closely Parks Administra tion State Maryland Department Land Management also working some sites Baltimore area Several other clubs deeply volved site procurement hope have good news very soon Competition rules have received number letters regarding rules change proposals As true other members Exec utive Council have nothing rules except General category involving safety relate competition juris diction Contest Board members list ed Competition News section Model Aviation Academy presently new rules cycle 1990-1991 proposals have published Model Aviation see study com ment have feelings pro con about proposals should get touch CB member district CB member does hear will vote own preference Year-end Iv8sh annual year-end Soaring meet usually held last weekend month December will held year will disappointing am sure myself very good ex cuse get out winter day seems Saturday year New Years Eve does make considering meet day Oh well 1989 another World Championships Council toils proposals considerations con cerning participation FAI World Championships need note three will held Fentress Naval Land ing Field Chesapeake VA fall 1989 events RC Pylon Racing RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter Robert Un derwood AMA Technical Director many-time FAI contestant will over Competition Director promises very colorful exciting event both competitors spectators Plan coming see best world next fall will disappointed AMA Museum attraction Acad emy Headquarters building museum East fortunate being able visit collection fairly easily some concern over reduction museum space quite few letters sent over country trying make sure case will some changes Headquarters reduc tion museum space op tions time good news plans can proceed have several models displayed repre sent aeromodeling history Some dis plays may need changed meaning some pretty models historic significance will taken out historic models installed place Among some couple Control Line aerobatic models have refur bished originals Members North ern Virginia Control Line Club instru mental providing models very early example Helicopter model ing will place Bob Harris Contest Board member District IV will bring ing exhibit Watch additions category Associate vice-presidents As number clubs members grows time avail able district vice-presidents comes less less alternative pro vide means associate vice-president absorb some contact need have associate vice-presi dents have time willing take tasks also need restructure entire AVP program Council needs consider take early action have certain ac tions taken past dealt some situations piecemeal fash ion no longer acceptable manner doing business coming weekend am holding meeting AVPs District IV will discussing make some changes talks should provide some firm data take Council way agenda items proposals have passed 138000 mem bers year growth remains anywhere near same percentage will exceed 152000 1989 numbers gin very large terms response needed district officers Perform ing proper manner now almost requires vice-president full-time officer Unfortunately unless retired he/she can hardly afford Should VP take sabbatical paid some amount keep alive Food thought EC MeetingCont pg 121 C Safety Webster led discussion Committees recommended new safety doc ument entitled AMA Safety Practices Policies agreed would pub lished membership manual fur ther refined use conjunction AMA Safety Code Bob Underwood structed extract key elements committees document develop code 1990 membership year D Property Acquisition Waters reported committee recently met Chi cago distributed minutes pro ceedings agreed engineering stu dies authorized sites meet site evaluation criteria committee has budget $25000 E Video Production Waters proposed making videos following subjects safety flying sites sound agreed worthy project PR De partment directed proceed pro duction currently intended videos distributed free charge AMA chartered club F Executive Search Chairman McGinnis asked Council go executive ses sion Upon reconvening regular ses sion following statement directed recorded minutes major ity vote Council gave John Worth vote confidence proceed Executive Director according terms cur rent contract C 1989 RC Combined World Champion ships Worth reported assigning Bob Underwood Contest Director Vince Mankowski Contest Man ager dates event August 26 September 3 basic schedule judge jury member recommendations presented FAI approval December 1988 Paris meeting XV Awards motions awards duly moved seconded unanimously approved publicity accompany pre sentations two Superior Service awards two Meritorious Service awards Council members Dave Peltz Johnny Clemens EC members reelect ed XVI Next Meeting Friday January 13 1989 Pasadena CA meeting adjourned Sunday Octo ber 23 125 pm 124 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia isaippi 0 Poerto Rico Sooth Carolina 0 Tenneasee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charteaton SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Banyan Dr Deirsy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00888 Boa 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 788 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Pisos Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Boa 1083 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 fall Executive Council meeting aCtivi ties largely concerned continued debate planning future Nats con tests First voted go TnCities area Washington State 1989 Nats Should make west coast fliers happy will probably keep participation District 5 down because distance involved does appear good site however good facilities branches model airplaning including Free Flight pushing Lawnenceville IL site think got ball rolling bit late Maybe next year way effort find permanent sites future AMA Nats contests going ahead full steam Criteria site sites selection have established fairly large number potential locations have identified Some sites have already reviewed rejected meeting criteria meet specs will subjected in-depth look certain work required develop costs involved looks very promis ing time however contin uing need identification pos sible sites evaluated anyone district has location appears sale looks like something AMA should evaluate please get touch chairman committee Pete Waters wrote expressing concern proposed Headquarters build ing modifications would impact AMA Museum will glad know Council has voted scrap plan overriding concern approach fear cost building modifica tion could recouped Reston site sold some later date problem stems high-rise office buildings beginning surround AMA building may become desirable some future time sell Reston prop erty use funds create new head quarters new sites occur buyers would undoubtedly tear down present building make way new high-rise So additions might make probably would just add demolition effort meantime Headquarters still has space problem So decided space would readjusted moving Model Aviation operations rented off ic es expanding member services vacated space predict will turn out Band-Aid problem will re appear few years maybe time picture will much clearer re gard proposed acquisition new Nats flying sites Another area received close atten tion frequency phase-in plan As 1991 approaches more fliers beginning take notice evaluate impact personally lot heat has generated over desire grand father old wideband radio equipment grows out apprehension radio equip ment meets 1991 specs slow ar rive scene perception present radios working well ar eas Council voted revise previ ously passed plan requiring gold- silver-stickered transmitters contests ginning 1989 delaying require ment until December 20 1990 solution growing legal use pagers fre quencies between aircraft frequen cies development selective narrow-band receivers Narrow-band trans mitters certainly needed keep interfering adjacent channels new plan receiver will respond frequency side re member could also pager side you havent gained much meantime its proper club review its own situation decide club plans cope transition see happening district newsletters receive month some cases may necessary have special rules allow older equipment operate safely Also its good idea some mon itoring adjacent pager operations area can avoid operation near sources potential interference Finally Council has directed additional ef fort made clarify plan its imple mentation status Model Aviation help average modeler knows little about technical side radio understand flying site quest goes across district Newsletters full articles fly ing site losses acquisition new sites problems keeping No doubt biggest problem facing hobby Got invitation join Gateway RC Club mourned loss field enjoyed 26 years Jack sonville FL west side making last funfly Couldnt go since Hawaii weekend can sympathize same time also clubs finding new sites developing better facilities Karl Betz Cobb County Ra dio Control Modeler Club sent fol lowing information about new field October 16th 1988 26-year-old Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club held dedication ceremony new field event culmination several years close work Cobb County Government Cobb County Park Recreation Department field dedication Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubs new runway 400 ft airplanes lined up wing tip wing tip spectator viewing field dedicated Ernie Gilbert WW II POW avid modeler spent countless selfless hours helping anyone interest model aviation dedication total success 175 members attending along over 100 spectators photos shows section runway lined planes wing-tip-to-wing-tip its total 400-ft length acquire keep flying sites will re quire best efforts can provide must handle such items noise safety insurance club field owners Thats always easy especially pub lic area such park system common problem potential solution dis cussed Russ Petersen Flight Lines newsletter West Alabama Aero Mod elers Inc writes Apparently someone lives around Tuscaloosa demanded flying privi leges field AMA club mem bership person demanded right fly based fact field park property taxpayers have right use such facilities Russ Petersen called Geoff Styles concerned such matters AMA PARA lawyers administration also asked talk Styles As result Parks Rec re drafting policies regarding flying site conform practice recom mended flying sites located public property Briefly policy re quired have have AMA membership club membership fly field must show proof insurance coverage amounts least large provided AMA An individual chooses fly club membership will charged fee PARA take care field member ship Also club will designated re sponsible development enforce ment safety rules field means anyone flies field must com ply club safety operating rules Communication always problem human race no different AMA Yet much problem arises fail pass information have Ed Hunter AVP Mississippi has fighting problem now several years help improve situation has put gether following procedure receive such information club Designated contact persons Are member AMA Charter Club year club goes through rechartering process club will send AMA roster club officers roster will also designate person will AMA point contact club care des ignated person AMA will send materi als club After AMA initiates con tact person functions con duit through information flows individual member can readily see important role club sure know clubs des ignated contact person sure infor mational materials get individual member club needs change designated contact person sure let AMA VP AVP know change right away note long till next month February 1989 125 Illinois ana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociate Vice Presidents Ron Buitard RI 5 Boa 60 Decatur IN 46733 Charile Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Enei #3 Castie Drive RR 2 Piorissant MO 63034 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jafterson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park U 60464 Biii Zimmer Boa 72 Varna 161375 time read new VP District 6 will established three-year term seems like long time serve last three years have flown May its because Im getting older thing sure Ive certainly gotten lot wiser about AMA during term still have lot learn traveling has begun slow down As write see no couple trips made rest year Al though Ill miss warm faces fly ing fields may get finish model two could use relaxation after years ef forts start off month October flew jasonville IN RC Combat contest Unfortunately locals contest didnt pan out due lack contestants weather wasnt great anyway Hopefully contest will go better next time sounds like fun guess youre thinking wasted trip make huh Prior making trip Jasonville Doc talked about coal fields area easily could used AMA flying sites So things contest did pan out dime tour gave around abandoned coal mines quite enlightening realize potential reclaimed mines field looked could have used FF room spare impressed dont think AMA will go itbut knows Anyway should check close reclaimed land Its got cheaper dirt Next weekend Lawrenceville IL As FF guys know FF heaven 1988 impromptu AMA FF Nats held try replace FF events didnt happen Nats Due stupidity Ive overlaid informa tion written about event bear try remember can about About 80 souls entered launching models wind gusting mere 25 mph didnt mat ter once planes air Right Try chasing model doing good 25 mph bicycle gotta pedal like crazy course will mention its hard watch heck going watching model Thank goodness mopeds fairness wonderful event wind still nice day lots flights launched enjoyed bull sessions got involved Still thing really got attention day group kids mod eling class taught Roger Wathen dianapolis school system brought fly first contest seven eight out flying HandLaunched Gliders real competition watch kids treat Roger spent whole day helping didnt get much time own flights hearty thanks again Roger Lawrenceville spent some time talking Don Lowe asked opinion about Lawrenceville Nats site near future Well know swer grand tour some time ago figured place waiting Nats So talked up Octo ber Council meeting possible future Nats site What about 1993 got letter off locals see interested getting towns behind enough make proposal 1990 What happened Muncie 1989 just didnt have right measurements Vicki Veach Muncie Visitors Bureau worked hard get us beaten shortcomings sites Thats real shame However plugging away trying get us Muncie area permanently Good luck Vicki Id love see us buy piece land area national flying site Washington just too far away last trip October AMA HQ Reston Council meeting wasnt fun trips another work-filled weekends However have take bitter sweet received nice letter group goes name Model Aviation Acad emy wanted tell about bit help Childrens Memorial Hospital sponsored Flight Life event some help five other clubs Chicago area generate money hospital group received help various model companies hobby shops raf fles turn clubs provided modelers flew day long train ers crowd wanted try What result efforts club presented $1508 hospital result lot hard work good cause Isnt neat bet Back Council meeting dis cussed frequency issues again So stand now some good some bad Academy has requested ruling FCC end question about whether legal modify transmitter narrow-band specs formal letter yet hands concerning issue should time read basic understanding arrived during meeting attended members Fre quency Committee legal counsel FCC legal modify trans mitter under certain conditions corn plete information will available soon Noting letter should forthcom ing second look taken proposal would away wideband ra dios long discussion held no willing second motion change FCC proposal allow wideband radios grandfathered indefinite ly does matter want way AMA Executive Council person willing listen So now have wait proposal go FCC will happen sometime soon proposal will go FCC will ask FCC require manufacturers tighten up RC systems being sold us comply narrow-band specs allow radios modified narrow-band specs fore 1991 grandfathered after 1991 allow wideband transmitters grandfathered until 1991 Now means would have tight systems sold us would have tighten up transmit ters throw out abovementioned letter radios can legally modified comply FCC can number things proposal presented can totally reject can drop part ends use wideband transmit ters can grandfather wideband radios period time before forcing changes Lets hope know what members want Council does now its up have worked hard try stop part proposal forces have modify throw out older transmitter because doesnt comply what few AMA want few willing hear what want comply elected thought supposed repre sent district Ive tried Youve told want op erate 40 kHz spacing upper bands old wideband systems after 1991 life just cant believe district members feel rest out feel same way means district VPs representing Theyre going along someone doesnt want plan altered no matter what want makes fol lowers instead being leaders AMA hate cruel toward because really like feel much anger over disregard member ships wishes time change Maybe some us fit good old boys category have forgotten put us office lighter side blessed visit John Baker President AOPA may know AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion organization has nearly 300000 members John told us some trade secrets about organiza tion run Being AOPA member lis tened carefully Although didnt agree say made some good points about operation During nice conversation John later discussed modeling experi ences outside AOPA Yep hes member AMA world sure small isnt Enough now. 126 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAiL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Bus 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knutzger 2625 E Shorewood Bivd. Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Race Hoiiand Mi 49423 Can Mshs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Pusi Smith 11112 Diii Drive Steriing HIs Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqus Wi 54548 Its uphill flying season now Xmas over will get read latest epistle am Green Bay Airport feeling safe because Colts beat Packers left Lions cap home Calumet Fliers held annual Swap Auction Brillion man aged sneak trip attend Meeting familiar faces again way Leon Cordy guys worked event made enjoyable day man aged buy Control Line reel lines have managed get several officers last few weeks made annual meeting Minneapolis Associa tion tested transmitters help get stickered Boyd Bowdish runs sociation AVP Bud Gorman made trip pretty wife makes worth effort get out district Last week local Michigan Ex change Clubs Awards Banquet pleasure meeting Melody Rich Doig now b-cal figures Boy look great Paul Smith twisted arm attend lovely wife sitting next during meal suf fer some shop talk very pleasant evening several awards Juniors seems group makes heavy emphasis Junior participation meet Keep up good work AVP Jack Finn made Executive Council meeting AMA HQ now has better view operations shall continue emphasize exposing AVPs HQ operations must make use learning have delighted get sugges tions district patch competition What have done copied sent sets AVPs entrants evaluate score can also add changes design make tractive Next will work out scores select top three will sent AVPs again final selection Finally shall have district patch first have entrants will get free sample winner getting 10 expect cost will around $100 plus shipping hold orders until see Speaking first thoughts another possible solution problem PR situation such becomes must help flying field mall shows other such items am spread very thin HQ has problem getting areas need help So. uggesting need DISTRICT PR COORDINATOR idea position would filled person has time available travel district feel he/she should retired time restric tions Also should expe rienced some aspect PR What would like him to go HQ get trained PR Department work clubs need help PR-related problems Hed help obtaining keeping fields work local governments assist mall educational projects course will have budget allocated feel will relieve VPs important time-consuming tasks probably get done efficiently Any offers have spare AVP slot available right now Photos need once again please send ones modelers mod els can use color black-and-white does matter whether glossy matte nor size important BUT ase write backs writing ten imprints through produces lumps photo Also never use ball-point pen mark bleeds through will also transfer another print Use yellow stick-a-notes add infor mation photo should contain small details make good close-ups did make Nats proposal stick year Cedar Rapids problem lack blacktop cost paving site offer have covered several installments still high However stall look again hearty thanks Cedar Rapids clubs help Keep warm shall have another go am working AMA Competition Department change satus swap auction meets Noithern States events accepted winter meets clubs often lay out substantial amounts put need have pro tected same way sanctioned fly ing meets summertime sneaky way this time consider Indoor meet. perhaps Well must have sorted out shall burden Technical Director problem regular schedule. FAX will work ing overtime Speaking FAX have work number masthead col umn hope other VPs will get sim plify communications have set awards members AMA would like submit names members feel de serve award Provide complete details reasons shall happy see possible provide award ran first swap meet club worked out very well showed need sanction protection also discovered takes lot preparation keep day free problems have learned advertisement Model Avi ation must must clear read . However great day brought club together wonderful feeling hope get modeling goodies Xmas have great winter activity time time associations set ting up coordination programs activ ities areas district AMRCC Michigan have de veloped program make worth attend Wayne Yeager setting date probably late February am making moves have special emphasis latest noise control models have several experts area have developed do-it-yourself tech niques besides professional meth ods am asking send representa tives meeting whole club will provided infor mation such materials return clubs distribute will very valu able Saturday make date February 1989 127 First-place winner Townsena WI Fourth July parade Another Piper quarterscale taxiing behind float Photo John Lane Flying Pilgrims Fall Fun-Fly Ron Lalin ski Mac Mcatee Bud Carrow Rich Vuk mirovich flOO oy e-aroed Masseles Stan Dzon St Clair Shores Ml displays DH4 Caribou Cargo model has 16-ft wingspan weighs 541/2 lb powered two Sacha-Dolmar 31 engines has two Futaba radios 22 servos electrically retractable landing gear battery back up system TRAMPS members gather annual Swap Model Show Traverse City Arkansao Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Bail 264 5 Belt Line Rd Daliax TX 75253 Michael S Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempei 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Huriey iii 229 Brian Dr Pieasaeton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missoari City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnilie OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chock Wood 909 Harvard St Clxxix NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Bill May 3839 Dachess Trail Dallas TX 75229 Model airplaning magnetic heard kid prayed night model airplane After year nightly prayer figured maybe system didnt work way went out stole model plane . prayed forgiveness giggle start last column someone just gave sign reading Will lady left 11 kids Texas Stadium please pick up . beating Dallas Cowboys 14 0 always good reassure ourselves perhaps GOOD generation follow ing us after letter Richard Staight AMA #21638 Houston enclosed photo story bit about son Adam 11 years old holds AMA license number 264231 Richard father says Adam has flying couple years 11 years old real natural Control Line flier great mind because get entirely too phone calls wanting know What kinds Radio Control models have boy 11 years old store try hard point out constant adult supervision 11-year-old youngster has no business radio-controlled plane has city streets family car try fer Control Line flying good least semisafe substitute Some callers get angry cut em down RC idea really pretty successful showing light ones intelligent enough listen want preach gospel alor us kid can get Control Line model air first-class style around $55 difference price usually attractive parents recommend ready-built Cox PT19 Trainer perhaps boy build own Goldberg Little Wiz ard some such kit kit good old Cox 049 engine Black Widow preferred great match cost about same ready-built except kid learns thanks Richard Staight giving chance get up soapbox Rich ard has belonged AMA 30 years wife Kathleen daughter Samantha AMA members along Richard Adam AMA its best some photos col umn month took new fun-experiment Dallas RC Club Randy Randolph organized Little Plane Fly-In no strict rules except engine size 25 under brought out whole bunch beautiful small birds just plain fun first day blown out 35 38 mph winds Sunday November 6th beautiful flying days ever impressed two things First work manship originality superb Second although size stated limited 25 smaller surprised num ber planes Electric Please know Electric stay constantly improving technology making prac tical fun cheaper day Any us Dallas RC Club highly rec ommend relaxer try Small Bird Fly-In might want write Randy Ran dolph about PO Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 know wed like think whole world fair gentle generous blight self-ness selfishness really making whole world unpleasant went out Small Bird meet just men tioned just take pictures some see above magazine salute Dallas RC Club its effort pioneer new way enjoy modeling bring idea Everyone seemed glad see appreciative putting out extra effort support club guy confronted ever print pictures us dont ever have ar ticle go todays world always self-centered clod around thinks should him doing FREE least rest Dal las RC members proud appreciative rapidly growing breed GREEDY peo ple like guy mentioned big part reason final column Let drop gem advice getting along you club officer newsletter editor differ some serving such district VP dont just tear head off print out first confronting him directly dif ference may have perfectly honest honorable reason having done what didnt like simply didnt under stand lacked information have deeply hurt several times last year just have tried hard Dont part increasing group negative people simply take delight busting somebody nose will improve nothing will probably make victim hate guts Yet another reason last column much happier vein owe lot thanks have kind thank 50 years service AMA mention club newsletters wonderful personal letters gestures Espe cially great T-shirt sent Gregory G Jones Tracy CA Skyliners RC Club message shirt appro priate cartoon says Bad Day Flying Better Good Day Work shirt thought have lifted spirits far higher can put words Clue something thoughtful some guarantee will both feel better Gregory Jones LOVE YOU wish could share tribute efforts found Wichita Falls RC Clubs newsletter sent Kevin Bow man newsletter editor full column newsletter brought tears eyes because didnt think anyone realized hard Ive tried column simply signed SUPERCHIEF wonder club realizes what wonderful compassionate lead ership have Wonderful Regarding AMA Executive Council am leaving after 23 years please honor people serving may al ways agree actions please lieve say EVERY PERSON ON THE AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOES THE VERY BEST HE KNOWS HOW TO DO ing far information av erage member will ever have please ad mire president DON LOWE fine leadership difficult peri ods time AMA history AMA great ganization YOU part Dont throw rocks HELP 50 years have given AMA GOD gave give pray inspired life Bless 5 5 5 * END OF FLIGHT * * ** 128 Model Aviation Eleven-year-old AMA member 264231 Adam Staight Houston TX Mid west ME-i 09 Control Line model has al ready flying couple years natural flier Randy Rodgers president Fort Worth Thunderbirds holding beautiful 25powered contribution Dallas RC fly-in Joe Wagner came way Pennsyl vania covey birds Dallas RC fly-in Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska S North Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe addreao EMAIL 700672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 50th St Lincoln NE essos Nathan Lanoanter 3507 5 Kendall St Denver CO B0235 Rena Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington NO 59421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sulina KS 67401 Jim Rioketto 516 5 Cloodus 5mev Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Manglso c/n Radio Service Center 919 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-u107 Evening 303 a3e-32ee Last month mentioned effort High Plains Drifters Free Flight Club Chey enne WY Magnificent Mountain Men Free Flight Club Denver CO jointly raised money donate Make Wish Foundation also men tioned trend clubs give charitable organizations Well am happy report other club has picked up idea has gone step further chal lenging other clubs match donation $100 Just think what kind positive good can organization clubs district would partic ipate mention image good feelings clubs choose partici pate Well guess off running Oh yes club has issued chal lenge other AMA Clubs Excellence ARVADA ASSOCI ATED MODELERS Arvada CO may contacting just use notice contact go Ill report column things going throughout time challenge Speaking goodness fellow modelers recent District IX meeting Kansas report later column fel low modelers donated over $100 mem ory former AVP Wyoming Charles Chuck Brannon Lou Ward Executive As sistant Headquarters has responded Dear Travis letter formal acknowledgment donation made district No vember 7 1988 memorial plate has placed National Center Aeromod eling memory Mr Charles Chuck Brannon area museum set aside dedication friends have passed away Generous acts unselfish giving have made possible center created have allowed contin ued growth museum fitting memorial friend Most districts newsletter editors aware AMA National Newsletter comes free chartered club N/L editor idea highlight outstanding contributions made use another tool communication Starting January District IX will start using page N/L some in-district communication Since have six associate vice-presidents appointed district will writing two times year spe cific activities going state will addition reporting column Russ Miller AVP North Dakota has designed schedule AVPs will contaced him turn occurs will need continued put reporting Speaking Russ Miller Russ has volun teered have North Dakota host next years District IX meeting during first weekend November probably Bismarck know Russ will plan super meeting will informative well fun time modelers families Next year North Dakota marks its Centennial Celebration would expect play role hosting modelers throughout district Pen Prairie aka Jim Mow rey Kinsley KS has reported District IX AMA meeting Comotose N/L Since intended get report column Ill reinvent wheel let Jims writing tell story LEADING THE WAY third annual AMA meeting hosted District IX just completed Sauna KS outstanding well attended dis trict members missed missed special event rivals impor tance AMA Nationals next annual meeting already planning stage held Bismarck ND November 3-5 1989 Russ Miller AVP Carrington ND claims will best yet espe cially since promised dancing girls Ive never see Eskimoan dancers Ive already marked 89 calendar can hardly wait Friday evening November 4 used getting acquainted guest speak ers district officers attend ance Travis McGinnis District 9 VP Geoff Styles AMA Director Public Rela tions Bob Underwood AMA Technical Di rector Russ Miller ND AVP Don Moden KS AVP Tom Boyd NE AVP Jim Mowrey RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Don Vineyard RC Helicopter Contest Board member Steve Mangles District Fre quency Coordinator Jim Van Loo IMAA AMA President Don Lowe airline con nection problems missed Friday eve ning get-together joined Satur day Mike Tallman CL & FF Contest Coor dinator Control Line Contest Board member As can see missed golden opportunity get two cents about operation district AMA attending Friday evening session included impromptu session Travis ascertain feelings members some rumblings ranks filtered him type direct communication very important allows Travis feel pulse membership giving him direc tion representation district Executive Council also two-way street both executive member ship benefits Topping off evening ses sion several interesting videotapes development true model Jet turbine engine three now operating US today will sell about four grand Im sure modeler will want Saturdays sessions well attended included topics flying sites safety ra dio frequencies field layouts insurance public relations Bob Underwood Geoff Styles handled sessions af ter lunch break groups rotated sessions available Saturday evening session saw sev eral hundred dollars worth door prizes given attendance Prizes ranged spare glue tips glue accessories re tract systems starters kits top-of-theline JR radio system to win there. day Saturday Steve Mangles busy checking transmitters applying gold silver stickers radios congratulated job well done Sunday morning session far am concerned important interesting question answer session time really find out what planning stages future AMA also chance let peo pIe need know feelings important subjects just time clear up misunderstandings mis conceptions may have troubling past answers receive sessions straightforward con cise no double-talk hedging tribute people have running organization something mem ber should witness challenge other AMA districts FOLLOW THE LEADERhold ANNUAL dis trict meetings find out what really makes modeling AMA work Pen Prairie Thanks Jim report district meeting participant received packet mate rials covering topics should beneficial clubs avail able dropping Geoff Styles note AMA Headquarters Keep landings soft intentional Technical Award Bob Underwood Technical Director Near end 1985 AMA Executive Council voted approve concept technical award given Aca demy award honors development items improve performance model aircraft components enable equipment perform new tasks simplify facilitate tasks now required build ing flying encourage safety sound suppression Technical Award acknowledges peo ple have made significant contribu tion technical end hobby/ sport Bob Bill Hunter Satellite City re ceived first Technical Award troduction cyanoacrylate adhesives modeling community nomination individuals groups award may made two AMA members must received September 1st year Nomination forms can obtained AMA Headquar ters contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood Voting candidates done AMA Council Past VicePresidents February 1989 129 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David 1 Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Tumey Ave &rottadale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Mike Lee 11430 Spftflre Drive San Diego CA 82126 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucson AZ 85740 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 2723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weal Valley City UT 84120 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 918 382-1862 opinion really counts mind yours does youll soon see Recently de cided go file cabinets look over huge amount paper IVe accumu lated three years AMA District 10 VicePresident Some what found may interest particularly people whove agreed ap proach AMAs needs example over last three years re ceived grand total 1147 letters AMA members equates 105 letters per day day including Saturdays Sundays full three years Naturally dont get mail deliveries Sundays letters usually arrived bunches case may have wondered didnt answer simply didnt have much time available Apologies aside whats interesting what 1147 letters said aid few friends mag nificent computer data base program heres detailed summary Although about half letters came District 10 rest came over US District No Letters 134 297 381 446 579 697 729 871 931 10564 1118 can conclude let ters seem represent statistically genu ine cross section AMAs entire member ship opinions District 10 members have often branded radicals some Eastern associates Executive Council Eight hundred fifteen letters clearly expressed full agreement way Ive written column Practically indicated strongly against ways other VPs use monthly columns provide what commonly called three-month-old district trivia gossip Will amount pub lic opinion change what read future doubt Three hundred forty-three letters said first thing read month column find flattering strong indication magazines editorial pol icies need reviewed Six hundred forty-two letters indi cated felt AMA needs solving flying site problems ex periencing What should AMA hun dred fifty-six said want AMA buy land Seventy-three asked AMA assist clubs buying land Twenty-four said AMA should hire local representatives solve lo cal problems last certainly least 315 said wished AMA would get sport recognized adult activ ity spending effort resources public relations lobbying Note AMAs nonprofit status prevents organi zation lobbying cause other Three hundred fifteen writers ex pressed strong feelings towards redistrict ing AMA new district boundaries result greater equality member num bers Four hundred seven letters men tioned felt Nats needed either eliminated modified broken up number smaller separate contests Specifically 196 said No Nats 211 said Change 156 said Break up smaller contests Contrast 16 letters giving present-style Nats full support find interesting two came members Nats Organizing Com mittee 12 other Nats officials yes two Nats contestants spite widespread feelings look Nats continue run same old way future else can good old boys get together once year relive past Two hundred seventy-three letters told radio problems writers felt brought some aspect AMAs fre quency plan some other cause such todays equipment being capable op erating within 10 kHz paging systems couple areas chose go along what written hundred seventeen members asked run AMA President No will notl No less 92 received last three months asked reconsider decision run VP again did run Twenty-six said casting writein votes anyway So much good news also some negative letters 37 1147 letters stated some form disa greement policies methods and/or writings Thats overall ratio 311 sup porting Well job like cant possibly satisfy everyone think numbers show Ive least come close So case youve wondered along past three years Ive taken strong stands have Ive written column way have Ive fought against certain things AMA its because letters clearly di rected What puzzles other VPs arent getting similar letters merely ignoring Yes opinion has counted least eyes hope successor whoever may maintains campaigns Ive begun representative way case youre wondering above statis tics add up 1147 its because letters addressed sub ject issue An open leffer next AMA District 10 VP Now office pay careful tention what AMA members want Thats job job Publish home phone number office phone number column prepared spend lot time phone Most important calls will come dinnertime learn like cold food Immediately order larger mailbox youre going need Between member letters AMA correspondence club newsletters youre going average six nine inches new mail per week Forget about building flying doing job wont have time either Buy new suitcase new car Youre going need both get around dis trict way under no circumstances should ever plan visit clubs flying fields far west em end district No will ever understand really went Hawaii legitimate AMA business disagree fellow Executive Council members issue resist temptation go along just re main popular eyes Try always honest open wont easy because youll face kinds pres sures disclose what call party line prepared face Executive Council rarely shows understanding benefits long-range planning Expect have become expert fire-fighting crisis handling Take crash course minority relations want see AMA keep up times minority member Council youre going need skills Get know AMA Head quarters staff can Youll find dedicated group people working under severe limitations own creation patient help whenever can Try ex plain AMA members bitch moan about HQ screw-ups often Councils fault HQ staff Dont afraid look big picture big amounts money AMA isnt just village club its big business wont easy maintain proper view point Youll often dragged through tons details trivia will cloud ob scure view Gods sake dont become good old boys Weve enough past closing Id like thank members support during last three years giving opportunity try get AMA address its real needs See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods 130 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana S Oregon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAiL780872422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder iD 83875 Gary R Fuiier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99205 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #59 Fayellup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 781-5103 Well group now youve heard good news several sources including lead last months column What news ask Just will have very first Nats District Xl ever will hap pen July 15th through 23rd TnCities area southeast Washington Right now looks like have super sites segments everything close enough gether will allow people enjoy various events major point has made very unfortunate cancel Free Flight last Nats lack site will no lack site coming sum mer Right now have site commit ted said better previ ous Nats FF site couple larger sites going look need careful negotiation land will try way may find best outdoor FF site ever seen Nats maybe else Id hoped could give details next planning meeting couple weeks off patient editor isnt going let get away waiting long get certainly going have NW peo ple working ways can cluding event directors Right now Bob Parker has designated Control Line Precision Aerobatics event director Joe Just will ED Navy Carrier Mike Hazel will same Speed can get sorted out Just hot flash Frozen Tales newsletter Midnight Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Don Freestone edi tor peach guy Some ad vice going fly out cold cold test equipment first Right either outside freezer cool down equipment see makes difference small temperature change can make big difference lot better ing way rather suddenly discov ering youve got problem bird heading icy deck Flying over wa ter can forgiving over land its its solid form Keep mind electrons hot-blooded ob jects generally Battery packs lose oomph cold weather Unless course onboard pack Diehard also some words about flying etiquette like asking around find what frequencies others flying letting people know what fre quency grouping oth ers frequency good words Ready little comic relief start Andrews H-Ray lengthen tail moment make new wing area stick K&B 61 nose balance weight aft Go straight up betchum OOS Know what else wa ter gets servos die sometimes midflight RIP about some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Idaho Photos usual Bob Balch Sloth McCollough Its easier have Bob take shot scoreboard because gives names pilots go planes Usually know guys occasionally foul up like last sum mer forget get relevant data Hopefully will OK Lockheed Hudson neat up close looks Done Paul Har ding entered Team Scale never did see fly cant imagine flying very well Truly fine effort Heres old friend fellow SRAC mem ber Erv Solberg Dr below luck can make out pilot standing attention Erv briefs him next flight next pnoto see engine de tailing Dick Hansens Jenny Dick Bruce Cooper went Scalemasters Fi nal did rather well Just well es capes think Dick 15th bad considering basic WiN II Scalemaiters Too bad cant see color pictures especially Mystery Ship presented King Davis Maybe will come Nats enter Soort Scale least think recognize knobby knees should belong Bert Baker owner P-38 also produces kit Im absolutely sure seem remember two ST 2500s power Lightning will always favor ite planes cause did get watch pilots wring em out got watch Dick Bong fly P-38 several twins Farragut summer Heres shot two twins entered Hudson background makes nice contrast Toibo Mykkanens twin Otter Toibos remarkable entry because first Scale contest first twin Im told totally scratch wonder what will come up next Stay tuned Well Ive come end column year hope its good year 1989 will year filled happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR February 1989 131 Claude Tanner flew Maule M-6 Rocket As recall original bought farm before Claude got documenta tion wanted obviously got enough scratch-build beauty JUNIOR FLIGHT Walnut Scale What some reason other have recently re ceived four requests asking informa tion about rules Walnut Scale probably mere coincidence came about same time following memo Al Kettenis Van Nuys CA typical Would please define Walnut Scale special rules go Peanut Scale little small Coco nut Scale too big Walnut Scale sounds like may just ticket Unfortunately Ive seen name never details Others wrote asking about Walnut Scale seemed think maximum wingspan 18 inches . knew about What rest rules So thought about bit. doggone . thats knew about too Really what rules idea big Peanut. 18-in-wingspan Peanut. rest rules per Peanut Scale rules bigger Peanut anyway Pea nut really too small Al Kettenis suggested Should popular Scale model size big ger beginners would find easier get started Peanuts too small did become popular Lets turn clock back bit Lots years ago be about 1960. Chairman NFFS Small Field Committee looking new events small fields What else Dave Stott wrote about Scale models flying Bridgeport CT models throwbacks 1930s era small rather stark Scale models around 12-in wingspan flying models over predetermined course around field model carried piece pa per envelope called event Airmail Dave Bob Thompson other Bridgeport Aeronuts found small Scale models delightful Dave offered style model small field event wondered whether event should called Pee Wee Scale Peanut Scale remember liked Peanut must admit didnt think just what Small Field Committee looking wearing blinders thinking terms Scale models idea began catch shortly course did write article NFFS Free Flight Digest promoting small field event popularity Peanut Scale has phe nomenal Its easygoing rules have ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 important its success also idea returning square nostalgia Golden Era small span probably important too due ease storing carrying minimal cost materials 12-in size selected because wingspan lot early kits point remember size chosen optimum Flying Scale model Dave Bob set wingspan rule 12 plus minus 1 aim 12in model course didnt expect models exactly 12 So al lowed vary inch wingspans 11 13 Soon Peanut models 13-in span just under event gained official AMA status rules spoke maximum 13 Twelve-inch Peanuts forgotten sharper competition required bet ter flying models 13-in-span models yield better performance 12-in airplanes Eigh teen-inch Walnut Scale models provide still bet ter results often easier con struct So what rules 18-in-wingspan Walnut Scale models search Walnut Scale rules made short list well-known Scale mod elers wrote asking rules heard back couple warded request others Dave Stotts reply prompt Woe Other wingspan limit 18 know anything about Walnut Scale did originate offshoot some other group modelers never event meets have offshoot events such Jumbo Pistachio WW Peanut Dogfight WA II Combat various versions Peanut Scale official Flying Aces Club rules out hands now Weve flown lot Peanuts Columbia University using Mooney judging rules Weve also tried Charisma Scale ISL-30 note Dave Aronstein mentioned may Walnut Scale what needed Co lumbia Daves response sounds like what need Columbia SCALE Walnut Scale Coconut Scale just SCALE lets anybody enter Scale model Lots people already have Scale models some reason arent just right size ISL-30 whatever have good turnout therefore fun very broad event should used addition Pea nut clubs successfully No dont know what Walnut Scale exactly dont like Indoor event wall its name Don Srull commented About Walnut Scale rules Maxecutors Club actually dont have Scale events called Walnut non-Peanut Scale events run AMA Rub ber Scale Coconut Scale FAC Rubber Scale heard Bob Clemens Regarding Walnut Scale note first time Ive seen event mentioned quite Walnut Scale knowledge nothing attempt set larger Pea nut Rubber Scale size getting too much larger Peanut believe span limit 18 best can remember Other stipulation no unique Walnut Scale rules time flew Walnut door meet Cleveland back 1970s Fly ing Aces rules used addition 18in span limit Walnut Scale never became sort established event know Bob suggested write Russ Brown CD Cleveland Free Flight Society contest did Russ Brown said Walnut Scale event origin natural growth Peanut Scale flying Flying Aces Club Connecticut Bob Thompson Dave Stott other fliers Pinkham Field Vito Garofalo Tern Aero championed event 18-in maximum wingspan Vito real nice line kits fit Walnut Scale promotional art included Walnut Scale de cal winged walnut shell CFFS offered event after reading about model mag azine probably late 74 early 75 issues Bill Hannan replied Walnut Scale rules surprising unable find set stuff However Aeroneers newslet ter editor says upper span limit 18 thinks otherwise rules es sentially similar Peanut both seem re member rules originated Vito Gar ofalo back Tern Aero kit bus iness Thus would seem Chicago boys would very apt know rules never seemed catch on west coast ask Charlie Sotich So went Charlie too Charlie Sotich responded called Vito Garofalo asked him about Walnut Scale said wingspan limited 18 event really never progresses further So tracked Walnut Scale down its originator shortly after receiving Charlies note received letter Vito Garofalo him self Walnut Scale rules formulated promote Tern Aero kits produced period 1971-1976 Peanut Scale contest ac tivity doing well time appeared Terns 18-in Scale models being flown everywhere rather homeless far category concerned So dreamed up new Essentially rules 1 Projected wingspan exceed 180 Accordingly people owning good-performing Peanut could compete event promoting general interest 2 Fuselage must full-scale no profiles Wing must also scale lib erty could taken reasonable dihedral angle no scale penalty 3 Rudder and/or sta bilizer could enlarged up 25% beyond scale contours must maintain character 4 Propeller flying exceed six-inch di ameter could plastic balsa other wood 5 Models produced kits allowed must have true Scale basis 6 other Peanut category rules applied present stage would seem appropriate alter add rules make meaningful de finitive original intent mentioned promote line also wished en large universal modeling interest So now have full story Walnut Scale its time popularity now due So long see next month 132 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Byrne Crispin Sears Hempel Keyawa Victors 1988 AMA VicePresident Election Incumbents John Byrne Howard Crispin Jim Sears reelected AMA VicePresidents Districts 2 4 6 ballot ing concluded December 1988 Dis tricts 8 10 incumbents candidates elected AMA VicePresidents Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa election three-year term commencing January 1 1989 Vote counts provided Auditor Ray mond McGivern follows District 2 John Byrne959 Write-in candidates23 Total982 District 4 Howard Crispin549 Write-in candidates33 Total582 District 6 Gary Frost712 Jim Sears853 Write-in candidates1 Total1566 District 8 Dannie Ball335 Gene Hempel830 Bert Striegler532 Write-in candidates4 Total1701 District 10 Reginald Keyawa1286 Bryant Thompson610 Bev Wisniewski1060 Write-in candidates17 Total2973 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting October 221988 following attendance regular fall meeting took place AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice-President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Trav McGinnis Arvada CO VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive VicePresident Ev Langworthy Academys executive staff per sonnel present Guests included Earl Witt past president Jack Finn AVP District 7 Robert Landry Dick Sherman AVPs District 1 Doug Holland AVP District 4 Robert Jackson AMA legal counsel John Baker president AOPA Fred Marks Bill Hershberger Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee members Howard Kuhn Pat Miller Ed Pearson Mark Bundick NAR representatives Lillian Worth Molly Web ster copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 1 1989 minutes official until review possible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled January 13 1989 regular fall meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Pres ident chaired meeting Guests assembly members intro duced themselves followed several nouncements President Thanks Howard Kuhn AMA model rocketry representative FAI helping organize very successful USA USSR Spacemodels competition intention pursue similar type Approval Minutes moved sec onded approved accept July 22 1988 minutes amended written Coun cil input II Executive Vice-Presidents Report Dave Brown noted new Comptroller Lynne Collins has done very good job since retirement Gisele Jackson no longer concern regard transition Continued page 118 RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John worth S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Vojslavek 0 Technicai Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Servicee Director Carl Maroney erahip Director Mike woodtolk 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles iai Prolects Director Doug Preit 0 Publicationa Director Ceri R Wheeley 0 Nata General Manager ymca Msnkowski 0 Muasum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Generai Counsei Jeremish Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive DireCtor including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr 3 Reston VA 22090 tournament Russians per haps Chinese also combined South North American international competi tion first Junior World Championships Poland past summer huge suc cess AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Reading comprehension quite some pe riod time articles have written re garding recommended sound level Academy would like achieve data states desirable figure 90 dBA measured 9 ft over hard surface Sketches have published showing accomplished Obviously doing something very wrong Articles ap pear own magazine De cember issue another publication figure given 90 dBA meter comments difficult attain value Please among writing articles publication get figures correct Wrong information creating great deal problem program Individuals may read article others use incorrect information individuals will also begin think nearly impossible meet criteria strive attain THE FIGURE IS 90 dBA AT 9 FT Large engines have received several letters asking terms quieting large engines Work being done engines recent issue photo muffler being marketed Erics Quality RC Products others com ing along also lines soft mount ing large engines reduce high levels vibration being transmitted aircraft structure welcome input anyone working mufflers large engines have done work area drop note describing what have Photographs devices would also some benefit Vibration large engines becomes much greater problem regard struc tural integrity muffler mounting can rigidly attach muffler aircraft motion engine mount long pipe muffler cantilevered off engine will develop vibration its own will soon cause fatigue nec essary either use flexible section per normal pipe installation Pattern aircraft brace unit engine frame muffler Erics markets example provides attachment point purpose large diameter mass propellers used engines re quires very careful balancing reduce vibration induced device Much needs done big engine/aircraft categories Sound Contest Boards Once again cy cle rules making proposals taking place once again chairman Contest Boards opposed changing rules provide effective mufflers competi tion aircraft competition group does appreciate extent influence contest aircraft have upon overall aeromodeling scene unfortunate groups cannot least make start toward getting quiet aircraft competi tion Performance need change did change would no det rimental effect aircraft particular cat egory would have same advantages Continued page 119 Model Aviation Handicapped Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations often say model aviation sport everyone fact welcome membership people have terest model aviation speaks well sport people very interesting aspect loving min iature aircraft construction flying adherents erroneously called handicapped great enthusiasts have several friends obliged use wheelchairs get around does stop being avid fliers does stop being Contest Direc tors club officers contestants does stop attending trade shows club activities important AMA model aviation create wide understanding what possible hundreds people out dont know care about model avia tion need work continually change appreciated especially get keep flying sites must known need known recognized people positions affect sport mean politicians appoint ed officials diversity membership very important Its important show peo ple may considered handicapped can enjoy sport share thrills skills fun would like prepare story national release cover some handicapped AMA members Such story could helpful getting broad message out gen eral public saw Time magazine September 1988 Insight magazine August 1988 other national stories have either prepared cooperated pro ducing can appreciate posi tive impact publicity can have need some background information handicapped AMA members plus good photographs help us write story have members club know other such people build fly necessarily chartered club would like hear about Location photos either workshop fly ing field would suitable should black white glossy finish minimum size should five seven inches must good quality taken good lens suitable reproduction mag azine Background data should include basic nature handicap reason get ting involved aeromodeling length time model aviator reasons stay ing sport readers would send such data will prepare story use public re lations agency try get published through As can appreciate no guarantee story will get accept ance publication work through established channels Any good story properly documented stands good chance helping us focus wider lens sport enjoy Public relations public image fac tors need consider work time help assisting us high light another facet model aviation story will much appreciated February 1989 117 Site Proposals Wanted AMA seeking proposals purchase land will used national model sport aviation center size required 1000 3000 acres own control Open flat terrain Midwest location preferred Send proposals Property Acquisition Com mittee AMA HQ 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 June 1 1989 Call 703 435-0750 FAX 703 435-0798 quickly month passes Seems yesterday last wrote column time marches events Since last wrote column weve another Coun cil meeting Reston VA will read ing synopsis session elsewhere magazine wont belabor details except point out couple items re scinded action modify Headquar ters building provide office space since can build externally just cheaply can provide space moving MA out building rental space also looking ahead eventual combined flying site/headquarters new location Please understand previ ously contemplated action consume some museum space based de sire serve larger membership inter ests minimum cost museum im portant adjunct operation basic membership needs must take priority have new membership process ing system place seems work ing hopefully fewer mistakes much faster turnaround Incidentally mem bership processing has now consumed Headquarters conference room things CROWDEDwe putting first things FIRST Certainly nothing basic operation processing member ship applications promptly properly objective flying site acquisition moving forward have advertised property offers flooding committee headed Pete Waters has de veloped system property evaluation has set objectives im portant objectives develop first such site Nats-quality facility located Midwest near center model population Obviously other factors will temper selection such property costs location good access possible cost sharing others potential property value growth etc addition have already visited preliminary discussion EAA about joining forces property acquisition use mind would strength such alliance both organizations since EAA AMA two largest avi ation groups country goals similaronly related different size aircraft regard attended Circus Circus Tournament Champions Vegas November judges panel consisted combined panel AC model judges using IAC techniques Worked well can sure will precip itous about property acquisition want right might add have single negative response item say Hurry District IX meeting held Sauna KS meeting well planned well tended very worthwhile Bob Under wood Geoff Styles Headquarters staff also brief members matters opportunity explore basic AMA objectives problems very beneficial Next year meeting will held North Dakota strongly urge districts hold membership meetings type its great opportunity get district AVPs together constituents Frequencies Lets talk little bit about touchy subject frequencies As may know eight-year phase-in plan calls use ALL frequencies 50 1991 time fast approaching make work best least problems should have nationally accepted approach means should ALL flying narrowband equipment Fortunately good inex pensive narrow-band equipment has available some time buy new equipment PLEASE buy NARROW BAND Please understand also old equipment CAN narrow-banded trans mitters nominal fee allay concern about have FCCs assurance procedure legal done manufacturer desig nated agent has much discussion about idea allowing use wideband equip ment until wears out indeterminate period using locally devised schemes frequency separation Please understand such schemes can made work least local basis will obviously have modified evidence communications equipment operation fouls up scheme Also na tional plan drop use alternate fre quencies would RISK LOSS frequen cies due lack use prevent flex ibility required accommodate local com munications transmissions problems So can see no pat solution no wants make good equipment obsolete same time want face fu ture assurance quality operation minimum risk crashes AMAs role advisory responsible OBTAINING new frequencies Only FCC can dictate law land USE manufacture equipment also realize AMA speaks primarily its membership has no authority relative thousands other RC fliers country feel larger responsibility area because responsible getting frequen cies desperately want SAFE opera tion future view AMA Council last meeting reaffirmed phase-in date 1991 frequencies position require narrow-band transmitters time would like add evidence far indicates TRULY narrow-band equipment meeting AMA guide lines operating problem difficult areas WIDEBAND equipment having problems communication equipment discussing phase-in plan people has ever said never its always mat ter WHEN As far Im concerned best interests will served making soonerafter cant predict equipment will wear out can EC Meeting Cont pg 116 Subsequent announcements subjects discussion follows Brown made observation chairman Finance Committee should someone other Executive VicePresident President immediately fol lowed through Browns recommenda tion Lee Webster chairman making appointment Anistics Inc has finished actuarial study AMAs insurance plan concluding AMAs risk exposure 1987 adequately protected assets presently reserve therefore approved unani mously adopt Browns recommendation $135000 transferred surplus insurance reserve fund Presentation 1989 budget devel oped HQ Finance Committee noting based 8% estimated membership growth 5% growth other income After discussion individ ual items contained budget motion adopt 1989 preliminary budget exclu sive PR portion requires fur ther examination approved 12 1 against 3 Recommendation increase AMA travel allowance 225 24 cents mile conformance current Fed eral Government standard addition recommended adopt policy cover ing travel mobile home type vehicle retroactive past two years cur rent president following motions approved unanimously 40 cents mile authorized travel vehicle used dom icile cost travel exceed com mon carrier lodging b to adopt Federal standard 24 cents mile travel allowance effective No vember 1 1988 III Insurance Don Krafft reported AMA Insurance Committee met Octo ber 5 produced recommendations follows staff attorney employed fulltime staff person other Exec utive Director given authority ap prove case settlements up predeter mined level Establishment student membership denoting person under direct super vision AMA licensed instructor 118 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714A Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 HOW LOST MY TAIL IN LAS VEGAS As already know last month included Circus Circus Interna tional Tournament Champions Las Ve gas yours truly privileged competitors prestigious event Upon arrival Las Vegas air plane flying reasonably well spite fact engine running just fine seemed lacking slightly power Merle Hyde experimented same engine Chip suggested different prop found work well gave try What dif ference prop can make Now plenty power model flew about 20 mph faster After three four flights cleaning up discovered screws hold tail missing whole tail assembly loose Thinking screws simply vibrated loose simply replaced Loctighted new ones lasted flight plate through screws passed broke tail held just flying wires After regluing plate field flew again plate screws went broke loose time kept whole tail falling off completely ONE rudder cable time idea propeller attendant speed increase con nected tail problem never consid ered Once spent full evening re building tail assembly new bush ings alignment dowels new mount ing plates new flying wires Surely will keep tail onafter stayed fine home 50 hts next morn ing after processing airplane tried againand once again tail nearly fell off now getting little concerned other competitors came up said seen rudder flutter instant just after takeoff light bulb turned course Thats what causing thereby extending automatic insurance cov erage student member Rescinding National Association Rocketrys liability coverage March 31 1989 due legal complications Cash payment estate AMA volunteer died 1988 Nats Approval legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nui sance case Amending motion July 1988 F ecutive Council meeting provides withholding certificates insurance pend ing approval primary club include authority rescind certificates response request NAR Pres ident delay decision concerning cancel lation organizations insurance agreed AMA Insurance Committee tail try part company now ep oxied tail back permanently changed another prop would slow air plane down yet retain vertical power went out fly couple practice flights before contest started time worked fine after thinking about times tried part com pany felt pretty lucky have airplane fly Pretty lucky yes. lucky enough finish above. guessed it. 13th Oh well 13th isnt bad old man out much practice trip home another problem Now tail no longer removable fu selage wouldnt fit shipping crate Dean Koger saved airplane hor rible fate having its tail amputated prob ably ripsaw fit crate agreed bring home Ohio trailer Thanks Dean TOC great contestwell run fairly judged extremely well attended spectators short class event happy hear Bill Bennett declare intent continue tradition 1990 behalf Id like thank Circus Circus Bill Bennett Mel Larson Mike Cioli Phil Kraft Doc Edwards everyone else involved its operation winner else Hanno Prett ner followed VERY closely Chip Hyde Wolfgang Matt Tony Frackowiak Steve Rojecki Congratulations Also past month Executive Council meeting budget 1989 passed $59 million cries membership heard result decided go ahead proposed AMA HQ building expansion rather look toward renting space nearby magazine using space mag azine now occupies expand other depart ments will hopefully hold us until decision made national flying site/ headquarters site future Speaking national flying site permanent site whatever may want call property acquisition committee recommend ed have engineering study done particular site east coast Executive Council overwhelmingly re jected underlying reason being want site Midwest sur prised particularly strongly apparently feel will make search much easier Till next month. will meet NAR representative tempt work out some accommodation response committees recom mendations several actions taken motion authorize disbursement cash payment estate Jim Buchan approved unanimously b motion purchase foreign liability policy protect AMA members partic ipating modeling activities other coun tries approved unanimously c motion approve specific amount legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nuisance case approved 12 1 against 4 IV Model Box Allowance Executive Di rector AMAs travel agent related some recent FAI team travel experiences inContinued page 120 SoundCont pg 117 handicaps time Contest Boards take good look headed situation created whereby becomes very difficult United States take position within ClAM subject unwilling anything own country chairman Contest Boards also representatives ClAM fact noise committee body until disbanded During pe riod no action taken category ex cept Radio Control Aerobatics F3A need action continue area aeromodeling Some categories have gone far past ban mufflers altogether would benefits some within categories hold contests spe cifically models effective mufflers would lead development some expertise understanding what takes become quiet overall effect performance Until try rea sonable refuse alter rules Com ments welcome Engine manufacturers incorporate com petition requirements products doubt fact look advertising Most engines manufactured over seas influence degree what manufactured must present unified front demand engine/muffler combinations effective understanding manufacturer go ing market so-called US configuration engine would start Scale Scale especially radio-controlled Scale peculiar category rule aircraft will have muffler cases seems interpreted meaning device carry exhaust outside engine cowling wise choice models make attempt quieting installation number mufflers pipes other homemade units effectively quiet engine exhaust Selection propellers can further reduce sound levels really need loud aircraft order enjoy Scale flying competition Now Scale seems moving entirely away small heavy 60-powered models years past much larger aircraft room place effective sound sup pression devices Its no longer necessary such devices extend bulk outside aircraft Perhaps rules could also al tered muffler unit would stalled after static judging detract static flight score con siderations can enter usage sound suppression devices Propellers Flight testing will take place week look some results wind tunnel theoretical studies aircraft used will provided telemetry equip ment read out dynamic information end result program find out performance can compared real-life situation report other aspects propeller research will appear forth coming article February 1989 119 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Tn-Cities Nats. What The Tn-Cities Kennewick Pas co Richland close working together support Nats Where The south central part Washing ton State Columbia river southeast Seattle southwest Spokane near Oregon border Why Great weather sights spirit Friendliness enthusiasm clear skies over 300 sunny days year Dry air eases heat summertime July 15-23 1989 last Free Flightersa great site Good sites also Radio Control Con trol Line families great Pacific Northwest explore enjoya unique part country worthy major vacation invest ment time travel Inviting waterways beckon boaters water skiers swim mers fishermans paradise Scene great Unlimited Hydroplane Budweiser Rac es July 31 Tn-Cities International Air Show July 17 RC Mini-Hydro Racers July 30 River Spectacular July 30 may surprise TnCities area great wine country North west Wine Festival takes place July 8-9 Weinfest July 17-18 Numerous riverside parks attract sunbath ers picnickers campers May through October combination abundant wa ter very little rain cloudless skies makes invigorating different scenery area sits Columbia Ba sin confluence Snake Yakima Columbia riversan outdoor paradise residents visitors welcome mat out modelers families part new program tract newcomers Tn-Cities Great reasonably priced hotels available close Nats flying sites will used Nats Headquarters hotel recap turing comfortable atmosphere made New England Nats Chicopee MA popular Just New England pro vided great hospitality AMA National championships 1983 1985 great Northwest anxious same 1989 may feel distance too far go model meet now time think positively Tn-Cities area caters families Besides recreational fea tures area has great shopping combination small town friendliness modern facilities prefer recreation vehicles motor homes trailers hotels good RV sites close Nows time plan once-ina-lifetime cross-country vacation 1989 Nationals will significant international event Canadians joining USA will different Nats emphasis hospitality Note too year dates dont conflict great Experimental Associ ation Fly-In Oshkosh WI youre able go Nats East Midwest plan visit great EAA Fly-In way back Yes lot vacation time will required take both events same year think special opportunitya chance have never before something talk about years come Again think positive An8to5Nats. looks like both RC Pattern Pylon fliers officials will enjoy change scheduling 1989 National Champion ships because event ex pected operate different site Thus stead having share site Pylon typically operating 7 am earlier noon Pattern noon 1 pm until 8 pm dark event being planned operate normal schedules Out door Control Line Free Flight Scale events will enable participants Pattern events enjoy evening Nats activities Pylon folks can sleep hour two longer morning Only Indoor will scheduled late hours some events going until mid night Also Indoor will final week end instead opening Hopefully will enable participants other cat egories see Indoor flying EC Meeting Cont pg 119 volved extremely oversized complicated model box shipments Executive Direc tor recommended changing AMA policy stipulates 80% payment such costs 50% payment travel agent strong ly urged Council establish policy reasonable model box sizes committee appointed Presi dent chaired Bob Brown com prised chairmen FAI Team Se lection Committees Bob Underwood committee charged establish ing criteria foreign travel include bag gage model box requirements per mod eling category general consensus agreed team travel shall controlled through Headquarters via travel agent presently engaged Academy Whenever feasi ble travel shall scheduled via Washing ton Dulles Airport rather New York JFK Airport V Frequency Phase-In Plan Council again reviewed frequency phase-in plan previously implemented Discussion produced agreement view membership confusion adequate explanation plan has given membership pressure reflects de sire protect wideband radios longer period time also agreed time needed implement gold/silver sticker requirements transmitters used sanctioned competition motion amend June 1988 Council minutes striking out January 1 1989 substituting December 20 1990 sticker implementation approved 11 1 abstained 7 1 against 4 Jim Sears made motion allow wideband radios operate after 1991 motion did receive second fore further discussed voted upon VI Nats 1989 Vince Mankowski gave re port three sites evalu ated Nats Executive Committee possible use 1989 Muncie IN Too sites would re quired too scattered Amana IA would have guarantee hosts $30000 hard-surface area would have constructed very high cost Washington State Tn-Cities viable sites good FF area good community support also reported Lawrenceville IL visited President re ported very good location Nats should pursued possible use after 1989 motion accept Tn-Cities Washing ton State venue 1989 Nats ap proved 12 1 against 6 VII HQ Building Addition Review Noting cost other options Council agreed cancel previous decision construct additional office space within present Headquarters building favor alterna tive freeing space currently oc cupied Model Aviation moving magazine publishing operations another location motion move Model Aviation separate rented premises allo cate maximum $20000 Headquar ters modifications approved 12 1 against 11 VIII Bylaws Committee chairman Howard Crispin led Council review sug gested amendments standing rules concerning Nominating Committee motion accept proposed amend ments standing rules regard Nominating Committee approved unan imously Crispin also announced next Council meeting would present delib eration set descriptive requirements Academy officers President also asked Crispin provide specific bylaws change proposals Council consideration IX Associate Vice-Presidents/Contest Coordi nators motion District Ill autho rized three additional associate vice-pres idents approved 9 3 against 1 4 11 1 abstained ED Following discussion some communica tion problems President directed Council material pertinent Acad emy affects contest coordinators mailed directly X Foreign Contestants Fee John Byrne asked Council consider restoring mer $1 foreign contestant fee policy allowed non-American/non-AMA members Continued page 121 120 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duobury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chundler PO Box 441 Orlund ME 04472 Drew Duvenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01449 Bob Lundry 80 Mum St Enuex Jot VT 05482 Richurd Shermun 28 High St Plymouth NH 02264 Bob Walluce 91 Sylnue St Anon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinsuor George Wiluon 62 Frazier Wuy Marutons Mills MA 02648 Connecticut Copter Club club has chartered about four years present membership 46 probably chartered club Connecticut con sists entirely Helicopter fliers Meetings held first Monday month Hobby Center Wallingford CT ex cept during summer months held flying site North Haven fun-fly held August 27 & 28 Neubig Farm Art Fressola CD 62 contestants about 200 specta tors two days raffle held Shuttle Helicopter PCM radio given prizes Factory reps GMP Schluter-Robbe offer assistance Thank Neubigs provided flying site did much work site preparation welcome change people provide site times suitable sites hard obtain interested joining club desire information contact Walter Doehr president 18 Tokoneke Dr ridian CT 06450 Rhode Island AVP Jerry Browe has AVP Rhode Island since have fice has resigned personal reasons As know AMA officers volun teer workers pay occasional thank some expense money So. thank Jerry time ef fort help out modelers leaves opening AVP Rhode Island have decided certain am going appoint replacement right away However anyone Rhode Island would like position let know will talk about Pattern contest October 2 & 3 Pattern contest held Westover AFB Westover later Nearly perfect weather prevailed very pleasant two days 24 contestants first Pattern contest held Westover worked out very well hopefully can again next year Dave Eisner CDhis first contest done very well results NoviceStan Kulesa Don Mistretta first contest Sportsman Jerry Weigeman Buzz Conlon Walt Friedrich AdvancedKen Carpenter Terry Terre noire Jr Jon Gerber ExpertRichard Fletch er Scott Smith MastersBill Macartney Joe Valvo Ken Kuenher FAISteve Lelito Perry Rose Grant Beaver drove Nova Scotia contest Westover AEB Westover has available limited basis year hopefully will able next year per sonnel have cooperative about problem have trying match schedules About year ago meet ing Westover items decided was liaison between modelers Westover means someone wants try have ac tivity base come first trying have lot people going base time am trying promote national fun-fly 1990 such held Reno year 1989 held Dayton OH would nice have Nats return 1991 timing would perfect As would have new radio frequencies events could held right base problems time helpsomeone has provide man people power Judging response received asked volunteers World Champs people/clubs willing help out Think about itif activities held someone has help out 1989 District event have think ing about having another Model Aviation Day district fun-fly next year have asked before never received much re sponse will ask again club willing help some type activity should get small group volunteers ourselves Rhode Island Balloon Festival balloon festival held July 30 & 31 year unable attend because Nats information Flitelines news letter Rhode Island Aeromodelers good event attend see balloons being launched must early fly winds much above eight knots flight demon strations area modelers coordinated members South County RC Club provide considerable spectator ap peal event sponsored Rotary Club proceeds charity Plan attending next year takes place University Rhode Island EC MeetingCont pg 120 participate European AMA sanctioned events resolution did receive sec ond however Headquarters directed look subject report recommendations next meeting Xl FAI A Team Program Participation ques tion whether Academy should con tinue sponsor World Championship cate gories regardless amount AMA member participation raised noted apart new programs Electric Pylon Helicopter should given time develop some catego ries consistently show very low participa tion No decision reached Pres ident asked Dave Brown look matter develop plan seems feasible B Combat Combat Team Selection Committee chairmans request fund Junior Control Line World Champion ships permanent basis denied decided policy shall remain isie request should submitted occasion C Pylon agreed AMA shall fund nine people 1989 FAI Pylon team follows three pilots three callers and/or mechanics team manager World Champion champions caller and/or mechanic XII Council Members Nats policy concerning Council member participation Nats clarified state simply Council member present Nats his/her travel and/or lodging expenses shall covered day attendance XIII National Aeronautic Association Ev Langworthy apprised Council current NAA status regard internal affairs change officers transition shall accomplished other matters Langworthy asked AMA support manage ment changes XIV Committee Reports A Sound Crispin reiterated Coun cil recommended 90 dB 9 feet formula never mandated remarked Sound column January 1989 issue Model Aviation ex plains subject thoroughly B Large Aircraft Crispin reported now six licensed inspectors also changes certification/licensing document should go through IMAA Safety Committee Continued page 124 February 1989 121 Some winners Pattern contest Westover October 2 & 3 1988 Some people worked put Pattern contest Note CD wheel char being CD easy Contestants Connecticut Copter Club fun-fly August 27 & 28 1988 New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 380 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Jasohkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 317 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickxville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time read report AMA Nats Manage ment Committee shall probably have se lected time place 1989 Nats quite likely fact formal nouncement such decision may re vealed elsewhere issue maga zine thus inspiring some mem bers feeling euphoriabut minds others thoughts dissatisfaction un bridled wrath fall latter cate gory Cool assured Nats Management Committee shall have chosen site timeframe calculated serve best interests contestants re gardless aeromodeling specialty better yet specialties See meeting season AMA District 2 around earlier part year look forward pleasure attending bur geoning crop model aircraft expositions eg mall shows like sponsored various AMA clubs boon hobby public promotional sense also because bring together fellow modelers old friends get together often enough rekindle memories old times Two such events major importance Syracuse Sym posium Model Show 13th annual edi tion Central New York Model Air craft Association held Saturday February 4 1989 Syracuse-located New York State Fairgrounds WRAM Show scheduled held February 25 26 1989 newly remodeled West chester County Center White Plains NY Back subject meeting sea son As past years shall privileged conduct AMA meeting during prestigious shows has distinct pleasure conclude details Jim Abrams president CNYMAA Frank Devore manager WRAM Show Check AMA booth show upon arrival determine time lo cation AMA District 2 meeting information available time See 1988 United States Scale Masters Champion ships years class held Godman Army Air Field located Fort Knox KY Having honored invita tion serve flight judge presti gious competition flew down Louisville Fort Knox September 14th served next four days years Masters sanctioned jointly spon sored Southern Indiana RC Modelers Fort Knox Model Airplane Club Dale Drew performed capably Con test Director did Contest Manager Dave Voglund success wellmanaged spectacle due largely dedicated efforts such boosters aero modeling Hal Okert Bert Baker Harris Lee Bob Olson Roy Pratt mention few benefactors hope shall have pleasure company again So much sentiment ac tion Never trusty camera have some shots Masters may intrigue example would impor tant Scale contest same distinguished gentleman ie Bob Wischer Slogan Month Safety On-Purpose Accident courtesy Glenn Townley Safety Officer Cape May NJ Wire less Aircraft Sport Pilot WASP Club Cape May NJ Reproduced its newslet ter Prop Wash Sky Rover Flying Club Phelps NY Rover Barks its newsletter reproduced certifi cate Appreciation club re ceived Boy Scouts America Providing outstanding campsite air show 1988 Keseca District Scout Fall Camporee addition having shared real property nine Scout troops over 100 boys leaders club put air show much de light concerned compliments Rovers previous projects like nature Mid-Hudson Modelmasters finest model airplane clubs District 2 anywhere much credit currently its president Jim Kaman its secretary worthy editor Wing Tips clubs exemplary newsletter Scott Scotty Smith Athens NY Aside abundance redactive savvy Scot ty cartoonist unquestionable ability Whirlybirds West Windsor October 1 2 West Windsor Flying Club AMA #449 New Jersey hosted its very first Hel icopter contest according letter have just received Dave Schnitzer its president reports although three 60 members fly Helicopters decided host contest mainly purpose promoting advancement modeling area central New Jer sey Mr Schnitzer adds learned quite lot about setup managing model contest event Sixty-two modelers competed year club expects contestants next year look scene actionto wit Mercer NJ County Park 122 Model Aviation suppose could label shot lull before swarm~ Fans fly fans watch some entries trie winner ot tirst place Bob -ior enze PARCS Club Brooklyn NY cen ter eazing downward eye-filling F18 Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8143627702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 5 idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Masly 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Visiay 1381 Orsobrook Dr Maurnee OH 44537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendaie Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gli Weiss 3004 Haltowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Direct communication local mem bership ongoing problem within Academy different avenues have tried appear have accomplished very little seems since very few peo ple take time read direct verbal ap proach necessary reason re quested have obtained Council three additional Associate Vice-Presidents District Ill people will strategi cally located reasonable proximity basic charge keeping up date AMA activities policies request closest AVP attend club meeting Im sure knowl edge will interest membership addition AVP will relay problems Marge Weisenbach western District Ill Contest Coordinator has pointed out often lacking pertinent informa tion Headquarters October Council meeting approval granted provide additional materials coordi nators should rectify problem within sanctioning procedure Incidentally clubs already sanc tioning events 1989 desire expedi ent service please file sanction early possible wish thank Marge Wei senbach Nelson Gould task coordinating activity During new year attempt obtain Weather Flyers patch Any flies month year el igible award interested contact Headquarters necessary form Before complain about flying cold weather consider hot shot pilots shown photo above fanning air try ing stay cool photo takenin 100-degree sunshineat July 17 1988 Three Club Fun-Fly put IMAA Chapter 168 Levittown Aerobugs Jackson ville NJ Last month mentioned untimely pass ing Jerry Fink Pittsburghs out standing modelers September Jerry awarded AMA Certificate Apprecia tion AVP John Hathaway next photo shows Hathaway presenting Jerry award Dallas Hartford looks certificate presented countless hours Jerry offered other area modelers Noise ts prooiem tn some geo graphical areas others Also differ ent modeling disciplines have different noise problems type flying fac ing specific problems affect alone rather modeling whole would almost impossible Academy dictate policy abide ninety-at-nine sound level proposal SUG GESTION OR GUIDELINE modelers follow possible achieve YES. little effort modeler clubs initiating noisereduction effort West Shore Flying So ciety Harrisburg some very interest ing simple muffler designs published its newsletter RC Flite Lines ideas origi nated Westshore club Car lisle Aeromodelers Unfortunately have room publish ideas within column mufflers originated cans attached primary factory muffler Gil Weiss have asked noise column magazine publish sim pler methods reduce noise Look how-to-do articles near future think noise concern urban areas wrong local club has past 15 years limited flying activ ity specific days hours also re quire mufflers ALL engines over 049 size Living back hills does elim inate noise problems ase make res olution 1989 think future REDUCE NOISE flying site save may own column represents almost first full year office Vice-President hope am providing representation leadership desire Academy perfect. have constructive sug gestion innovative idea please advise During past year have attempted attend club functions possi ble didnt see last year lets hope can meet 1989 want attend meet activity An invita tion would appreciated Perhaps unique well-accept ed change have made District Ill column introduce regular Club Month picture wonder club has featured Its simple. have sent picture Club Month photo below taken AVP Gil Weiss during October 1 1988 visit flying site operated Keystone Radio Control Society Harris burg PA Club president Burt Thornton vited Gil discuss demonstrate some different mufflers sound reduction tech niques KRCS well other local clubs Despite rural setting homes built adjacent site pose problem fu ture operation unless measures taken minimize potential noise complaints Gil truly enjoyed trip addition sharing some potentially helpful informa tion meeting some fine fellow aeromod elers great time flying field located Hummelstown KRCS site cludes clubhouse complete kitchen maintenance shed grounds equip ment porta-potty add aeromodelers paradise well-stocked hobby shop within walking distance flight line particular note fact Henry Spangler proprietor Hidden Hangar has large inventory latest sound-reducing mufflers mounts related materials District II AMA officials wish Happy Holidays May 1989 year PEACE QUIET February 1989 123 Photo II Weiss Members guests Cloud Kings RC Club Oxford PA shown above Sep tember 18 1988 fun-fly Gil Weiss AVP pleasure attending participating well-run event club field located full-scale grass airstrip private farm extreme southeastern corner Pennsylvania Delaware 0 Distnct Columbia 0 Matyland 6 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 889-8358 Bob Champine 200 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23000 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest Hurrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 0811 Risker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27012 Scooy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 19808 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening t919 488-5986 Flying sites Clubs throughout district involved obtaining new flying sites reasons having move various loss land due construction coming very serious consideration northern part district northern Virginia north towards Pennsylvania have problem long time situation now available space filling rapid expansion west ward toward West Virginia recent report says area east US 29 corridor north Interstate 64 way ocean will next major target ex pansion segment district now listed being highest growth ar eas United States suggested last month con sider buying choice piece land NOW good reason doing very short period time probably will no land available available will too costly consider purchase fly ing site land Unfortunately will Council set up committees pro cedures lengthy studies preclude fast reaction purchase Time will tell wisest route travel number clubs have some suc cess getting new sites Others good position succeed ultimate question aside suitability site length time site likely usable Kent County Aero modelers Delaware club has acquired new site David Yarnel club Pub licity Chairman writes old field restrictions because proximity high school new field has no such re strictions available no cost club State Delaware near est neighbors about half mile away club has muffler rule long-term availability should provide 15-20 years usage site Patuxent Aeromodelers very close getting new site have work ing very closely Parks Administra tion State Maryland Department Land Management also working some sites Baltimore area Several other clubs deeply volved site procurement hope have good news very soon Competition rules have received number letters regarding rules change proposals As true other members Exec utive Council have nothing rules except General category involving safety relate competition juris diction Contest Board members list ed Competition News section Model Aviation Academy presently new rules cycle 1990-1991 proposals have published Model Aviation see study com ment have feelings pro con about proposals should get touch CB member district CB member does hear will vote own preference Year-end Iv8sh annual year-end Soaring meet usually held last weekend month December will held year will disappointing am sure myself very good ex cuse get out winter day seems Saturday year New Years Eve does make considering meet day Oh well 1989 another World Championships Council toils proposals considerations con cerning participation FAI World Championships need note three will held Fentress Naval Land ing Field Chesapeake VA fall 1989 events RC Pylon Racing RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter Robert Un derwood AMA Technical Director many-time FAI contestant will over Competition Director promises very colorful exciting event both competitors spectators Plan coming see best world next fall will disappointed AMA Museum attraction Acad emy Headquarters building museum East fortunate being able visit collection fairly easily some concern over reduction museum space quite few letters sent over country trying make sure case will some changes Headquarters reduc tion museum space op tions time good news plans can proceed have several models displayed repre sent aeromodeling history Some dis plays may need changed meaning some pretty models historic significance will taken out historic models installed place Among some couple Control Line aerobatic models have refur bished originals Members North ern Virginia Control Line Club instru mental providing models very early example Helicopter model ing will place Bob Harris Contest Board member District IV will bring ing exhibit Watch additions category Associate vice-presidents As number clubs members grows time avail able district vice-presidents comes less less alternative pro vide means associate vice-president absorb some contact need have associate vice-presi dents have time willing take tasks also need restructure entire AVP program Council needs consider take early action have certain ac tions taken past dealt some situations piecemeal fash ion no longer acceptable manner doing business coming weekend am holding meeting AVPs District IV will discussing make some changes talks should provide some firm data take Council way agenda items proposals have passed 138000 mem bers year growth remains anywhere near same percentage will exceed 152000 1989 numbers gin very large terms response needed district officers Perform ing proper manner now almost requires vice-president full-time officer Unfortunately unless retired he/she can hardly afford Should VP take sabbatical paid some amount keep alive Food thought EC MeetingCont pg 121 C Safety Webster led discussion Committees recommended new safety doc ument entitled AMA Safety Practices Policies agreed would pub lished membership manual fur ther refined use conjunction AMA Safety Code Bob Underwood structed extract key elements committees document develop code 1990 membership year D Property Acquisition Waters reported committee recently met Chi cago distributed minutes pro ceedings agreed engineering stu dies authorized sites meet site evaluation criteria committee has budget $25000 E Video Production Waters proposed making videos following subjects safety flying sites sound agreed worthy project PR De partment directed proceed pro duction currently intended videos distributed free charge AMA chartered club F Executive Search Chairman McGinnis asked Council go executive ses sion Upon reconvening regular ses sion following statement directed recorded minutes major ity vote Council gave John Worth vote confidence proceed Executive Director according terms cur rent contract C 1989 RC Combined World Champion ships Worth reported assigning Bob Underwood Contest Director Vince Mankowski Contest Man ager dates event August 26 September 3 basic schedule judge jury member recommendations presented FAI approval December 1988 Paris meeting XV Awards motions awards duly moved seconded unanimously approved publicity accompany pre sentations two Superior Service awards two Meritorious Service awards Council members Dave Peltz Johnny Clemens EC members reelect ed XVI Next Meeting Friday January 13 1989 Pasadena CA meeting adjourned Sunday Octo ber 23 125 pm 124 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia isaippi 0 Poerto Rico Sooth Carolina 0 Tenneasee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charteaton SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Banyan Dr Deirsy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00888 Boa 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 788 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Pisos Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Boa 1083 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 fall Executive Council meeting aCtivi ties largely concerned continued debate planning future Nats con tests First voted go TnCities area Washington State 1989 Nats Should make west coast fliers happy will probably keep participation District 5 down because distance involved does appear good site however good facilities branches model airplaning including Free Flight pushing Lawnenceville IL site think got ball rolling bit late Maybe next year way effort find permanent sites future AMA Nats contests going ahead full steam Criteria site sites selection have established fairly large number potential locations have identified Some sites have already reviewed rejected meeting criteria meet specs will subjected in-depth look certain work required develop costs involved looks very promis ing time however contin uing need identification pos sible sites evaluated anyone district has location appears sale looks like something AMA should evaluate please get touch chairman committee Pete Waters wrote expressing concern proposed Headquarters build ing modifications would impact AMA Museum will glad know Council has voted scrap plan overriding concern approach fear cost building modifica tion could recouped Reston site sold some later date problem stems high-rise office buildings beginning surround AMA building may become desirable some future time sell Reston prop erty use funds create new head quarters new sites occur buyers would undoubtedly tear down present building make way new high-rise So additions might make probably would just add demolition effort meantime Headquarters still has space problem So decided space would readjusted moving Model Aviation operations rented off ic es expanding member services vacated space predict will turn out Band-Aid problem will re appear few years maybe time picture will much clearer re gard proposed acquisition new Nats flying sites Another area received close atten tion frequency phase-in plan As 1991 approaches more fliers beginning take notice evaluate impact personally lot heat has generated over desire grand father old wideband radio equipment grows out apprehension radio equip ment meets 1991 specs slow ar rive scene perception present radios working well ar eas Council voted revise previ ously passed plan requiring gold- silver-stickered transmitters contests ginning 1989 delaying require ment until December 20 1990 solution growing legal use pagers fre quencies between aircraft frequen cies development selective narrow-band receivers Narrow-band trans mitters certainly needed keep interfering adjacent channels new plan receiver will respond frequency side re member could also pager side you havent gained much meantime its proper club review its own situation decide club plans cope transition see happening district newsletters receive month some cases may necessary have special rules allow older equipment operate safely Also its good idea some mon itoring adjacent pager operations area can avoid operation near sources potential interference Finally Council has directed additional ef fort made clarify plan its imple mentation status Model Aviation help average modeler knows little about technical side radio understand flying site quest goes across district Newsletters full articles fly ing site losses acquisition new sites problems keeping No doubt biggest problem facing hobby Got invitation join Gateway RC Club mourned loss field enjoyed 26 years Jack sonville FL west side making last funfly Couldnt go since Hawaii weekend can sympathize same time also clubs finding new sites developing better facilities Karl Betz Cobb County Ra dio Control Modeler Club sent fol lowing information about new field October 16th 1988 26-year-old Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club held dedication ceremony new field event culmination several years close work Cobb County Government Cobb County Park Recreation Department field dedication Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubs new runway 400 ft airplanes lined up wing tip wing tip spectator viewing field dedicated Ernie Gilbert WW II POW avid modeler spent countless selfless hours helping anyone interest model aviation dedication total success 175 members attending along over 100 spectators photos shows section runway lined planes wing-tip-to-wing-tip its total 400-ft length acquire keep flying sites will re quire best efforts can provide must handle such items noise safety insurance club field owners Thats always easy especially pub lic area such park system common problem potential solution dis cussed Russ Petersen Flight Lines newsletter West Alabama Aero Mod elers Inc writes Apparently someone lives around Tuscaloosa demanded flying privi leges field AMA club mem bership person demanded right fly based fact field park property taxpayers have right use such facilities Russ Petersen called Geoff Styles concerned such matters AMA PARA lawyers administration also asked talk Styles As result Parks Rec re drafting policies regarding flying site conform practice recom mended flying sites located public property Briefly policy re quired have have AMA membership club membership fly field must show proof insurance coverage amounts least large provided AMA An individual chooses fly club membership will charged fee PARA take care field member ship Also club will designated re sponsible development enforce ment safety rules field means anyone flies field must com ply club safety operating rules Communication always problem human race no different AMA Yet much problem arises fail pass information have Ed Hunter AVP Mississippi has fighting problem now several years help improve situation has put gether following procedure receive such information club Designated contact persons Are member AMA Charter Club year club goes through rechartering process club will send AMA roster club officers roster will also designate person will AMA point contact club care des ignated person AMA will send materi als club After AMA initiates con tact person functions con duit through information flows individual member can readily see important role club sure know clubs des ignated contact person sure infor mational materials get individual member club needs change designated contact person sure let AMA VP AVP know change right away note long till next month February 1989 125 Illinois ana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociate Vice Presidents Ron Buitard RI 5 Boa 60 Decatur IN 46733 Charile Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Enei #3 Castie Drive RR 2 Piorissant MO 63034 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jafterson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park U 60464 Biii Zimmer Boa 72 Varna 161375 time read new VP District 6 will established three-year term seems like long time serve last three years have flown May its because Im getting older thing sure Ive certainly gotten lot wiser about AMA during term still have lot learn traveling has begun slow down As write see no couple trips made rest year Al though Ill miss warm faces fly ing fields may get finish model two could use relaxation after years ef forts start off month October flew jasonville IN RC Combat contest Unfortunately locals contest didnt pan out due lack contestants weather wasnt great anyway Hopefully contest will go better next time sounds like fun guess youre thinking wasted trip make huh Prior making trip Jasonville Doc talked about coal fields area easily could used AMA flying sites So things contest did pan out dime tour gave around abandoned coal mines quite enlightening realize potential reclaimed mines field looked could have used FF room spare impressed dont think AMA will go itbut knows Anyway should check close reclaimed land Its got cheaper dirt Next weekend Lawrenceville IL As FF guys know FF heaven 1988 impromptu AMA FF Nats held try replace FF events didnt happen Nats Due stupidity Ive overlaid informa tion written about event bear try remember can about About 80 souls entered launching models wind gusting mere 25 mph didnt mat ter once planes air Right Try chasing model doing good 25 mph bicycle gotta pedal like crazy course will mention its hard watch heck going watching model Thank goodness mopeds fairness wonderful event wind still nice day lots flights launched enjoyed bull sessions got involved Still thing really got attention day group kids mod eling class taught Roger Wathen dianapolis school system brought fly first contest seven eight out flying HandLaunched Gliders real competition watch kids treat Roger spent whole day helping didnt get much time own flights hearty thanks again Roger Lawrenceville spent some time talking Don Lowe asked opinion about Lawrenceville Nats site near future Well know swer grand tour some time ago figured place waiting Nats So talked up Octo ber Council meeting possible future Nats site What about 1993 got letter off locals see interested getting towns behind enough make proposal 1990 What happened Muncie 1989 just didnt have right measurements Vicki Veach Muncie Visitors Bureau worked hard get us beaten shortcomings sites Thats real shame However plugging away trying get us Muncie area permanently Good luck Vicki Id love see us buy piece land area national flying site Washington just too far away last trip October AMA HQ Reston Council meeting wasnt fun trips another work-filled weekends However have take bitter sweet received nice letter group goes name Model Aviation Acad emy wanted tell about bit help Childrens Memorial Hospital sponsored Flight Life event some help five other clubs Chicago area generate money hospital group received help various model companies hobby shops raf fles turn clubs provided modelers flew day long train ers crowd wanted try What result efforts club presented $1508 hospital result lot hard work good cause Isnt neat bet Back Council meeting dis cussed frequency issues again So stand now some good some bad Academy has requested ruling FCC end question about whether legal modify transmitter narrow-band specs formal letter yet hands concerning issue should time read basic understanding arrived during meeting attended members Fre quency Committee legal counsel FCC legal modify trans mitter under certain conditions corn plete information will available soon Noting letter should forthcom ing second look taken proposal would away wideband ra dios long discussion held no willing second motion change FCC proposal allow wideband radios grandfathered indefinite ly does matter want way AMA Executive Council person willing listen So now have wait proposal go FCC will happen sometime soon proposal will go FCC will ask FCC require manufacturers tighten up RC systems being sold us comply narrow-band specs allow radios modified narrow-band specs fore 1991 grandfathered after 1991 allow wideband transmitters grandfathered until 1991 Now means would have tight systems sold us would have tighten up transmit ters throw out abovementioned letter radios can legally modified comply FCC can number things proposal presented can totally reject can drop part ends use wideband transmit ters can grandfather wideband radios period time before forcing changes Lets hope know what members want Council does now its up have worked hard try stop part proposal forces have modify throw out older transmitter because doesnt comply what few AMA want few willing hear what want comply elected thought supposed repre sent district Ive tried Youve told want op erate 40 kHz spacing upper bands old wideband systems after 1991 life just cant believe district members feel rest out feel same way means district VPs representing Theyre going along someone doesnt want plan altered no matter what want makes fol lowers instead being leaders AMA hate cruel toward because really like feel much anger over disregard member ships wishes time change Maybe some us fit good old boys category have forgotten put us office lighter side blessed visit John Baker President AOPA may know AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion organization has nearly 300000 members John told us some trade secrets about organiza tion run Being AOPA member lis tened carefully Although didnt agree say made some good points about operation During nice conversation John later discussed modeling experi ences outside AOPA Yep hes member AMA world sure small isnt Enough now. 126 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAiL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Bus 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knutzger 2625 E Shorewood Bivd. Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Race Hoiiand Mi 49423 Can Mshs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Pusi Smith 11112 Diii Drive Steriing HIs Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqus Wi 54548 Its uphill flying season now Xmas over will get read latest epistle am Green Bay Airport feeling safe because Colts beat Packers left Lions cap home Calumet Fliers held annual Swap Auction Brillion man aged sneak trip attend Meeting familiar faces again way Leon Cordy guys worked event made enjoyable day man aged buy Control Line reel lines have managed get several officers last few weeks made annual meeting Minneapolis Associa tion tested transmitters help get stickered Boyd Bowdish runs sociation AVP Bud Gorman made trip pretty wife makes worth effort get out district Last week local Michigan Ex change Clubs Awards Banquet pleasure meeting Melody Rich Doig now b-cal figures Boy look great Paul Smith twisted arm attend lovely wife sitting next during meal suf fer some shop talk very pleasant evening several awards Juniors seems group makes heavy emphasis Junior participation meet Keep up good work AVP Jack Finn made Executive Council meeting AMA HQ now has better view operations shall continue emphasize exposing AVPs HQ operations must make use learning have delighted get sugges tions district patch competition What have done copied sent sets AVPs entrants evaluate score can also add changes design make tractive Next will work out scores select top three will sent AVPs again final selection Finally shall have district patch first have entrants will get free sample winner getting 10 expect cost will around $100 plus shipping hold orders until see Speaking first thoughts another possible solution problem PR situation such becomes must help flying field mall shows other such items am spread very thin HQ has problem getting areas need help So. uggesting need DISTRICT PR COORDINATOR idea position would filled person has time available travel district feel he/she should retired time restric tions Also should expe rienced some aspect PR What would like him to go HQ get trained PR Department work clubs need help PR-related problems Hed help obtaining keeping fields work local governments assist mall educational projects course will have budget allocated feel will relieve VPs important time-consuming tasks probably get done efficiently Any offers have spare AVP slot available right now Photos need once again please send ones modelers mod els can use color black-and-white does matter whether glossy matte nor size important BUT ase write backs writing ten imprints through produces lumps photo Also never use ball-point pen mark bleeds through will also transfer another print Use yellow stick-a-notes add infor mation photo should contain small details make good close-ups did make Nats proposal stick year Cedar Rapids problem lack blacktop cost paving site offer have covered several installments still high However stall look again hearty thanks Cedar Rapids clubs help Keep warm shall have another go am working AMA Competition Department change satus swap auction meets Noithern States events accepted winter meets clubs often lay out substantial amounts put need have pro tected same way sanctioned fly ing meets summertime sneaky way this time consider Indoor meet. perhaps Well must have sorted out shall burden Technical Director problem regular schedule. FAX will work ing overtime Speaking FAX have work number masthead col umn hope other VPs will get sim plify communications have set awards members AMA would like submit names members feel de serve award Provide complete details reasons shall happy see possible provide award ran first swap meet club worked out very well showed need sanction protection also discovered takes lot preparation keep day free problems have learned advertisement Model Avi ation must must clear read . However great day brought club together wonderful feeling hope get modeling goodies Xmas have great winter activity time time associations set ting up coordination programs activ ities areas district AMRCC Michigan have de veloped program make worth attend Wayne Yeager setting date probably late February am making moves have special emphasis latest noise control models have several experts area have developed do-it-yourself tech niques besides professional meth ods am asking send representa tives meeting whole club will provided infor mation such materials return clubs distribute will very valu able Saturday make date February 1989 127 First-place winner Townsena WI Fourth July parade Another Piper quarterscale taxiing behind float Photo John Lane Flying Pilgrims Fall Fun-Fly Ron Lalin ski Mac Mcatee Bud Carrow Rich Vuk mirovich flOO oy e-aroed Masseles Stan Dzon St Clair Shores Ml displays DH4 Caribou Cargo model has 16-ft wingspan weighs 541/2 lb powered two Sacha-Dolmar 31 engines has two Futaba radios 22 servos electrically retractable landing gear battery back up system TRAMPS members gather annual Swap Model Show Traverse City Arkansao Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Bail 264 5 Belt Line Rd Daliax TX 75253 Michael S Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempei 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Huriey iii 229 Brian Dr Pieasaeton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missoari City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnilie OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chock Wood 909 Harvard St Clxxix NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Bill May 3839 Dachess Trail Dallas TX 75229 Model airplaning magnetic heard kid prayed night model airplane After year nightly prayer figured maybe system didnt work way went out stole model plane . prayed forgiveness giggle start last column someone just gave sign reading Will lady left 11 kids Texas Stadium please pick up . beating Dallas Cowboys 14 0 always good reassure ourselves perhaps GOOD generation follow ing us after letter Richard Staight AMA #21638 Houston enclosed photo story bit about son Adam 11 years old holds AMA license number 264231 Richard father says Adam has flying couple years 11 years old real natural Control Line flier great mind because get entirely too phone calls wanting know What kinds Radio Control models have boy 11 years old store try hard point out constant adult supervision 11-year-old youngster has no business radio-controlled plane has city streets family car try fer Control Line flying good least semisafe substitute Some callers get angry cut em down RC idea really pretty successful showing light ones intelligent enough listen want preach gospel alor us kid can get Control Line model air first-class style around $55 difference price usually attractive parents recommend ready-built Cox PT19 Trainer perhaps boy build own Goldberg Little Wiz ard some such kit kit good old Cox 049 engine Black Widow preferred great match cost about same ready-built except kid learns thanks Richard Staight giving chance get up soapbox Rich ard has belonged AMA 30 years wife Kathleen daughter Samantha AMA members along Richard Adam AMA its best some photos col umn month took new fun-experiment Dallas RC Club Randy Randolph organized Little Plane Fly-In no strict rules except engine size 25 under brought out whole bunch beautiful small birds just plain fun first day blown out 35 38 mph winds Sunday November 6th beautiful flying days ever impressed two things First work manship originality superb Second although size stated limited 25 smaller surprised num ber planes Electric Please know Electric stay constantly improving technology making prac tical fun cheaper day Any us Dallas RC Club highly rec ommend relaxer try Small Bird Fly-In might want write Randy Ran dolph about PO Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 know wed like think whole world fair gentle generous blight self-ness selfishness really making whole world unpleasant went out Small Bird meet just men tioned just take pictures some see above magazine salute Dallas RC Club its effort pioneer new way enjoy modeling bring idea Everyone seemed glad see appreciative putting out extra effort support club guy confronted ever print pictures us dont ever have ar ticle go todays world always self-centered clod around thinks should him doing FREE least rest Dal las RC members proud appreciative rapidly growing breed GREEDY peo ple like guy mentioned big part reason final column Let drop gem advice getting along you club officer newsletter editor differ some serving such district VP dont just tear head off print out first confronting him directly dif ference may have perfectly honest honorable reason having done what didnt like simply didnt under stand lacked information have deeply hurt several times last year just have tried hard Dont part increasing group negative people simply take delight busting somebody nose will improve nothing will probably make victim hate guts Yet another reason last column much happier vein owe lot thanks have kind thank 50 years service AMA mention club newsletters wonderful personal letters gestures Espe cially great T-shirt sent Gregory G Jones Tracy CA Skyliners RC Club message shirt appro priate cartoon says Bad Day Flying Better Good Day Work shirt thought have lifted spirits far higher can put words Clue something thoughtful some guarantee will both feel better Gregory Jones LOVE YOU wish could share tribute efforts found Wichita Falls RC Clubs newsletter sent Kevin Bow man newsletter editor full column newsletter brought tears eyes because didnt think anyone realized hard Ive tried column simply signed SUPERCHIEF wonder club realizes what wonderful compassionate lead ership have Wonderful Regarding AMA Executive Council am leaving after 23 years please honor people serving may al ways agree actions please lieve say EVERY PERSON ON THE AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOES THE VERY BEST HE KNOWS HOW TO DO ing far information av erage member will ever have please ad mire president DON LOWE fine leadership difficult peri ods time AMA history AMA great ganization YOU part Dont throw rocks HELP 50 years have given AMA GOD gave give pray inspired life Bless 5 5 5 * END OF FLIGHT * * ** 128 Model Aviation Eleven-year-old AMA member 264231 Adam Staight Houston TX Mid west ME-i 09 Control Line model has al ready flying couple years natural flier Randy Rodgers president Fort Worth Thunderbirds holding beautiful 25powered contribution Dallas RC fly-in Joe Wagner came way Pennsyl vania covey birds Dallas RC fly-in Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska S North Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe addreao EMAIL 700672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 50th St Lincoln NE essos Nathan Lanoanter 3507 5 Kendall St Denver CO B0235 Rena Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington NO 59421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sulina KS 67401 Jim Rioketto 516 5 Cloodus 5mev Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Manglso c/n Radio Service Center 919 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-u107 Evening 303 a3e-32ee Last month mentioned effort High Plains Drifters Free Flight Club Chey enne WY Magnificent Mountain Men Free Flight Club Denver CO jointly raised money donate Make Wish Foundation also men tioned trend clubs give charitable organizations Well am happy report other club has picked up idea has gone step further chal lenging other clubs match donation $100 Just think what kind positive good can organization clubs district would partic ipate mention image good feelings clubs choose partici pate Well guess off running Oh yes club has issued chal lenge other AMA Clubs Excellence ARVADA ASSOCI ATED MODELERS Arvada CO may contacting just use notice contact go Ill report column things going throughout time challenge Speaking goodness fellow modelers recent District IX meeting Kansas report later column fel low modelers donated over $100 mem ory former AVP Wyoming Charles Chuck Brannon Lou Ward Executive As sistant Headquarters has responded Dear Travis letter formal acknowledgment donation made district No vember 7 1988 memorial plate has placed National Center Aeromod eling memory Mr Charles Chuck Brannon area museum set aside dedication friends have passed away Generous acts unselfish giving have made possible center created have allowed contin ued growth museum fitting memorial friend Most districts newsletter editors aware AMA National Newsletter comes free chartered club N/L editor idea highlight outstanding contributions made use another tool communication Starting January District IX will start using page N/L some in-district communication Since have six associate vice-presidents appointed district will writing two times year spe cific activities going state will addition reporting column Russ Miller AVP North Dakota has designed schedule AVPs will contaced him turn occurs will need continued put reporting Speaking Russ Miller Russ has volun teered have North Dakota host next years District IX meeting during first weekend November probably Bismarck know Russ will plan super meeting will informative well fun time modelers families Next year North Dakota marks its Centennial Celebration would expect play role hosting modelers throughout district Pen Prairie aka Jim Mow rey Kinsley KS has reported District IX AMA meeting Comotose N/L Since intended get report column Ill reinvent wheel let Jims writing tell story LEADING THE WAY third annual AMA meeting hosted District IX just completed Sauna KS outstanding well attended dis trict members missed missed special event rivals impor tance AMA Nationals next annual meeting already planning stage held Bismarck ND November 3-5 1989 Russ Miller AVP Carrington ND claims will best yet espe cially since promised dancing girls Ive never see Eskimoan dancers Ive already marked 89 calendar can hardly wait Friday evening November 4 used getting acquainted guest speak ers district officers attend ance Travis McGinnis District 9 VP Geoff Styles AMA Director Public Rela tions Bob Underwood AMA Technical Di rector Russ Miller ND AVP Don Moden KS AVP Tom Boyd NE AVP Jim Mowrey RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Don Vineyard RC Helicopter Contest Board member Steve Mangles District Fre quency Coordinator Jim Van Loo IMAA AMA President Don Lowe airline con nection problems missed Friday eve ning get-together joined Satur day Mike Tallman CL & FF Contest Coor dinator Control Line Contest Board member As can see missed golden opportunity get two cents about operation district AMA attending Friday evening session included impromptu session Travis ascertain feelings members some rumblings ranks filtered him type direct communication very important allows Travis feel pulse membership giving him direc tion representation district Executive Council also two-way street both executive member ship benefits Topping off evening ses sion several interesting videotapes development true model Jet turbine engine three now operating US today will sell about four grand Im sure modeler will want Saturdays sessions well attended included topics flying sites safety ra dio frequencies field layouts insurance public relations Bob Underwood Geoff Styles handled sessions af ter lunch break groups rotated sessions available Saturday evening session saw sev eral hundred dollars worth door prizes given attendance Prizes ranged spare glue tips glue accessories re tract systems starters kits top-of-theline JR radio system to win there. day Saturday Steve Mangles busy checking transmitters applying gold silver stickers radios congratulated job well done Sunday morning session far am concerned important interesting question answer session time really find out what planning stages future AMA also chance let peo pIe need know feelings important subjects just time clear up misunderstandings mis conceptions may have troubling past answers receive sessions straightforward con cise no double-talk hedging tribute people have running organization something mem ber should witness challenge other AMA districts FOLLOW THE LEADERhold ANNUAL dis trict meetings find out what really makes modeling AMA work Pen Prairie Thanks Jim report district meeting participant received packet mate rials covering topics should beneficial clubs avail able dropping Geoff Styles note AMA Headquarters Keep landings soft intentional Technical Award Bob Underwood Technical Director Near end 1985 AMA Executive Council voted approve concept technical award given Aca demy award honors development items improve performance model aircraft components enable equipment perform new tasks simplify facilitate tasks now required build ing flying encourage safety sound suppression Technical Award acknowledges peo ple have made significant contribu tion technical end hobby/ sport Bob Bill Hunter Satellite City re ceived first Technical Award troduction cyanoacrylate adhesives modeling community nomination individuals groups award may made two AMA members must received September 1st year Nomination forms can obtained AMA Headquar ters contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood Voting candidates done AMA Council Past VicePresidents February 1989 129 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David 1 Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Tumey Ave &rottadale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Mike Lee 11430 Spftflre Drive San Diego CA 82126 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucson AZ 85740 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 2723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weal Valley City UT 84120 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 918 382-1862 opinion really counts mind yours does youll soon see Recently de cided go file cabinets look over huge amount paper IVe accumu lated three years AMA District 10 VicePresident Some what found may interest particularly people whove agreed ap proach AMAs needs example over last three years re ceived grand total 1147 letters AMA members equates 105 letters per day day including Saturdays Sundays full three years Naturally dont get mail deliveries Sundays letters usually arrived bunches case may have wondered didnt answer simply didnt have much time available Apologies aside whats interesting what 1147 letters said aid few friends mag nificent computer data base program heres detailed summary Although about half letters came District 10 rest came over US District No Letters 134 297 381 446 579 697 729 871 931 10564 1118 can conclude let ters seem represent statistically genu ine cross section AMAs entire member ship opinions District 10 members have often branded radicals some Eastern associates Executive Council Eight hundred fifteen letters clearly expressed full agreement way Ive written column Practically indicated strongly against ways other VPs use monthly columns provide what commonly called three-month-old district trivia gossip Will amount pub lic opinion change what read future doubt Three hundred forty-three letters said first thing read month column find flattering strong indication magazines editorial pol icies need reviewed Six hundred forty-two letters indi cated felt AMA needs solving flying site problems ex periencing What should AMA hun dred fifty-six said want AMA buy land Seventy-three asked AMA assist clubs buying land Twenty-four said AMA should hire local representatives solve lo cal problems last certainly least 315 said wished AMA would get sport recognized adult activ ity spending effort resources public relations lobbying Note AMAs nonprofit status prevents organi zation lobbying cause other Three hundred fifteen writers ex pressed strong feelings towards redistrict ing AMA new district boundaries result greater equality member num bers Four hundred seven letters men tioned felt Nats needed either eliminated modified broken up number smaller separate contests Specifically 196 said No Nats 211 said Change 156 said Break up smaller contests Contrast 16 letters giving present-style Nats full support find interesting two came members Nats Organizing Com mittee 12 other Nats officials yes two Nats contestants spite widespread feelings look Nats continue run same old way future else can good old boys get together once year relive past Two hundred seventy-three letters told radio problems writers felt brought some aspect AMAs fre quency plan some other cause such todays equipment being capable op erating within 10 kHz paging systems couple areas chose go along what written hundred seventeen members asked run AMA President No will notl No less 92 received last three months asked reconsider decision run VP again did run Twenty-six said casting writein votes anyway So much good news also some negative letters 37 1147 letters stated some form disa greement policies methods and/or writings Thats overall ratio 311 sup porting Well job like cant possibly satisfy everyone think numbers show Ive least come close So case youve wondered along past three years Ive taken strong stands have Ive written column way have Ive fought against certain things AMA its because letters clearly di rected What puzzles other VPs arent getting similar letters merely ignoring Yes opinion has counted least eyes hope successor whoever may maintains campaigns Ive begun representative way case youre wondering above statis tics add up 1147 its because letters addressed sub ject issue An open leffer next AMA District 10 VP Now office pay careful tention what AMA members want Thats job job Publish home phone number office phone number column prepared spend lot time phone Most important calls will come dinnertime learn like cold food Immediately order larger mailbox youre going need Between member letters AMA correspondence club newsletters youre going average six nine inches new mail per week Forget about building flying doing job wont have time either Buy new suitcase new car Youre going need both get around dis trict way under no circumstances should ever plan visit clubs flying fields far west em end district No will ever understand really went Hawaii legitimate AMA business disagree fellow Executive Council members issue resist temptation go along just re main popular eyes Try always honest open wont easy because youll face kinds pres sures disclose what call party line prepared face Executive Council rarely shows understanding benefits long-range planning Expect have become expert fire-fighting crisis handling Take crash course minority relations want see AMA keep up times minority member Council youre going need skills Get know AMA Head quarters staff can Youll find dedicated group people working under severe limitations own creation patient help whenever can Try ex plain AMA members bitch moan about HQ screw-ups often Councils fault HQ staff Dont afraid look big picture big amounts money AMA isnt just village club its big business wont easy maintain proper view point Youll often dragged through tons details trivia will cloud ob scure view Gods sake dont become good old boys Weve enough past closing Id like thank members support during last three years giving opportunity try get AMA address its real needs See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods 130 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana S Oregon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAiL780872422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder iD 83875 Gary R Fuiier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99205 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #59 Fayellup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 781-5103 Well group now youve heard good news several sources including lead last months column What news ask Just will have very first Nats District Xl ever will hap pen July 15th through 23rd TnCities area southeast Washington Right now looks like have super sites segments everything close enough gether will allow people enjoy various events major point has made very unfortunate cancel Free Flight last Nats lack site will no lack site coming sum mer Right now have site commit ted said better previ ous Nats FF site couple larger sites going look need careful negotiation land will try way may find best outdoor FF site ever seen Nats maybe else Id hoped could give details next planning meeting couple weeks off patient editor isnt going let get away waiting long get certainly going have NW peo ple working ways can cluding event directors Right now Bob Parker has designated Control Line Precision Aerobatics event director Joe Just will ED Navy Carrier Mike Hazel will same Speed can get sorted out Just hot flash Frozen Tales newsletter Midnight Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Don Freestone edi tor peach guy Some ad vice going fly out cold cold test equipment first Right either outside freezer cool down equipment see makes difference small temperature change can make big difference lot better ing way rather suddenly discov ering youve got problem bird heading icy deck Flying over wa ter can forgiving over land its its solid form Keep mind electrons hot-blooded ob jects generally Battery packs lose oomph cold weather Unless course onboard pack Diehard also some words about flying etiquette like asking around find what frequencies others flying letting people know what fre quency grouping oth ers frequency good words Ready little comic relief start Andrews H-Ray lengthen tail moment make new wing area stick K&B 61 nose balance weight aft Go straight up betchum OOS Know what else wa ter gets servos die sometimes midflight RIP about some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Idaho Photos usual Bob Balch Sloth McCollough Its easier have Bob take shot scoreboard because gives names pilots go planes Usually know guys occasionally foul up like last sum mer forget get relevant data Hopefully will OK Lockheed Hudson neat up close looks Done Paul Har ding entered Team Scale never did see fly cant imagine flying very well Truly fine effort Heres old friend fellow SRAC mem ber Erv Solberg Dr below luck can make out pilot standing attention Erv briefs him next flight next pnoto see engine de tailing Dick Hansens Jenny Dick Bruce Cooper went Scalemasters Fi nal did rather well Just well es capes think Dick 15th bad considering basic WiN II Scalemaiters Too bad cant see color pictures especially Mystery Ship presented King Davis Maybe will come Nats enter Soort Scale least think recognize knobby knees should belong Bert Baker owner P-38 also produces kit Im absolutely sure seem remember two ST 2500s power Lightning will always favor ite planes cause did get watch pilots wring em out got watch Dick Bong fly P-38 several twins Farragut summer Heres shot two twins entered Hudson background makes nice contrast Toibo Mykkanens twin Otter Toibos remarkable entry because first Scale contest first twin Im told totally scratch wonder what will come up next Stay tuned Well Ive come end column year hope its good year 1989 will year filled happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR February 1989 131 Claude Tanner flew Maule M-6 Rocket As recall original bought farm before Claude got documenta tion wanted obviously got enough scratch-build beauty JUNIOR FLIGHT Walnut Scale What some reason other have recently re ceived four requests asking informa tion about rules Walnut Scale probably mere coincidence came about same time following memo Al Kettenis Van Nuys CA typical Would please define Walnut Scale special rules go Peanut Scale little small Coco nut Scale too big Walnut Scale sounds like may just ticket Unfortunately Ive seen name never details Others wrote asking about Walnut Scale seemed think maximum wingspan 18 inches . knew about What rest rules So thought about bit. doggone . thats knew about too Really what rules idea big Peanut. 18-in-wingspan Peanut. rest rules per Peanut Scale rules bigger Peanut anyway Pea nut really too small Al Kettenis suggested Should popular Scale model size big ger beginners would find easier get started Peanuts too small did become popular Lets turn clock back bit Lots years ago be about 1960. Chairman NFFS Small Field Committee looking new events small fields What else Dave Stott wrote about Scale models flying Bridgeport CT models throwbacks 1930s era small rather stark Scale models around 12-in wingspan flying models over predetermined course around field model carried piece pa per envelope called event Airmail Dave Bob Thompson other Bridgeport Aeronuts found small Scale models delightful Dave offered style model small field event wondered whether event should called Pee Wee Scale Peanut Scale remember liked Peanut must admit didnt think just what Small Field Committee looking wearing blinders thinking terms Scale models idea began catch shortly course did write article NFFS Free Flight Digest promoting small field event popularity Peanut Scale has phe nomenal Its easygoing rules have ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 important its success also idea returning square nostalgia Golden Era small span probably important too due ease storing carrying minimal cost materials 12-in size selected because wingspan lot early kits point remember size chosen optimum Flying Scale model Dave Bob set wingspan rule 12 plus minus 1 aim 12in model course didnt expect models exactly 12 So al lowed vary inch wingspans 11 13 Soon Peanut models 13-in span just under event gained official AMA status rules spoke maximum 13 Twelve-inch Peanuts forgotten sharper competition required bet ter flying models 13-in-span models yield better performance 12-in airplanes Eigh teen-inch Walnut Scale models provide still bet ter results often easier con struct So what rules 18-in-wingspan Walnut Scale models search Walnut Scale rules made short list well-known Scale mod elers wrote asking rules heard back couple warded request others Dave Stotts reply prompt Woe Other wingspan limit 18 know anything about Walnut Scale did originate offshoot some other group modelers never event meets have offshoot events such Jumbo Pistachio WW Peanut Dogfight WA II Combat various versions Peanut Scale official Flying Aces Club rules out hands now Weve flown lot Peanuts Columbia University using Mooney judging rules Weve also tried Charisma Scale ISL-30 note Dave Aronstein mentioned may Walnut Scale what needed Co lumbia Daves response sounds like what need Columbia SCALE Walnut Scale Coconut Scale just SCALE lets anybody enter Scale model Lots people already have Scale models some reason arent just right size ISL-30 whatever have good turnout therefore fun very broad event should used addition Pea nut clubs successfully No dont know what Walnut Scale exactly dont like Indoor event wall its name Don Srull commented About Walnut Scale rules Maxecutors Club actually dont have Scale events called Walnut non-Peanut Scale events run AMA Rub ber Scale Coconut Scale FAC Rubber Scale heard Bob Clemens Regarding Walnut Scale note first time Ive seen event mentioned quite Walnut Scale knowledge nothing attempt set larger Pea nut Rubber Scale size getting too much larger Peanut believe span limit 18 best can remember Other stipulation no unique Walnut Scale rules time flew Walnut door meet Cleveland back 1970s Fly ing Aces rules used addition 18in span limit Walnut Scale never became sort established event know Bob suggested write Russ Brown CD Cleveland Free Flight Society contest did Russ Brown said Walnut Scale event origin natural growth Peanut Scale flying Flying Aces Club Connecticut Bob Thompson Dave Stott other fliers Pinkham Field Vito Garofalo Tern Aero championed event 18-in maximum wingspan Vito real nice line kits fit Walnut Scale promotional art included Walnut Scale de cal winged walnut shell CFFS offered event after reading about model mag azine probably late 74 early 75 issues Bill Hannan replied Walnut Scale rules surprising unable find set stuff However Aeroneers newslet ter editor says upper span limit 18 thinks otherwise rules es sentially similar Peanut both seem re member rules originated Vito Gar ofalo back Tern Aero kit bus iness Thus would seem Chicago boys would very apt know rules never seemed catch on west coast ask Charlie Sotich So went Charlie too Charlie Sotich responded called Vito Garofalo asked him about Walnut Scale said wingspan limited 18 event really never progresses further So tracked Walnut Scale down its originator shortly after receiving Charlies note received letter Vito Garofalo him self Walnut Scale rules formulated promote Tern Aero kits produced period 1971-1976 Peanut Scale contest ac tivity doing well time appeared Terns 18-in Scale models being flown everywhere rather homeless far category concerned So dreamed up new Essentially rules 1 Projected wingspan exceed 180 Accordingly people owning good-performing Peanut could compete event promoting general interest 2 Fuselage must full-scale no profiles Wing must also scale lib erty could taken reasonable dihedral angle no scale penalty 3 Rudder and/or sta bilizer could enlarged up 25% beyond scale contours must maintain character 4 Propeller flying exceed six-inch di ameter could plastic balsa other wood 5 Models produced kits allowed must have true Scale basis 6 other Peanut category rules applied present stage would seem appropriate alter add rules make meaningful de finitive original intent mentioned promote line also wished en large universal modeling interest So now have full story Walnut Scale its time popularity now due So long see next month 132 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Byrne Crispin Sears Hempel Keyawa Victors 1988 AMA VicePresident Election Incumbents John Byrne Howard Crispin Jim Sears reelected AMA VicePresidents Districts 2 4 6 ballot ing concluded December 1988 Dis tricts 8 10 incumbents candidates elected AMA VicePresidents Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa election three-year term commencing January 1 1989 Vote counts provided Auditor Ray mond McGivern follows District 2 John Byrne959 Write-in candidates23 Total982 District 4 Howard Crispin549 Write-in candidates33 Total582 District 6 Gary Frost712 Jim Sears853 Write-in candidates1 Total1566 District 8 Dannie Ball335 Gene Hempel830 Bert Striegler532 Write-in candidates4 Total1701 District 10 Reginald Keyawa1286 Bryant Thompson610 Bev Wisniewski1060 Write-in candidates17 Total2973 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting October 221988 following attendance regular fall meeting took place AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice-President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Trav McGinnis Arvada CO VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive VicePresident Ev Langworthy Academys executive staff per sonnel present Guests included Earl Witt past president Jack Finn AVP District 7 Robert Landry Dick Sherman AVPs District 1 Doug Holland AVP District 4 Robert Jackson AMA legal counsel John Baker president AOPA Fred Marks Bill Hershberger Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee members Howard Kuhn Pat Miller Ed Pearson Mark Bundick NAR representatives Lillian Worth Molly Web ster copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 1 1989 minutes official until review possible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled January 13 1989 regular fall meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Pres ident chaired meeting Guests assembly members intro duced themselves followed several nouncements President Thanks Howard Kuhn AMA model rocketry representative FAI helping organize very successful USA USSR Spacemodels competition intention pursue similar type Approval Minutes moved sec onded approved accept July 22 1988 minutes amended written Coun cil input II Executive Vice-Presidents Report Dave Brown noted new Comptroller Lynne Collins has done very good job since retirement Gisele Jackson no longer concern regard transition Continued page 118 RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John worth S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Vojslavek 0 Technicai Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Servicee Director Carl Maroney erahip Director Mike woodtolk 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles iai Prolects Director Doug Preit 0 Publicationa Director Ceri R Wheeley 0 Nata General Manager ymca Msnkowski 0 Muasum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Generai Counsei Jeremish Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive DireCtor including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr 3 Reston VA 22090 tournament Russians per haps Chinese also combined South North American international competi tion first Junior World Championships Poland past summer huge suc cess AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Reading comprehension quite some pe riod time articles have written re garding recommended sound level Academy would like achieve data states desirable figure 90 dBA measured 9 ft over hard surface Sketches have published showing accomplished Obviously doing something very wrong Articles ap pear own magazine De cember issue another publication figure given 90 dBA meter comments difficult attain value Please among writing articles publication get figures correct Wrong information creating great deal problem program Individuals may read article others use incorrect information individuals will also begin think nearly impossible meet criteria strive attain THE FIGURE IS 90 dBA AT 9 FT Large engines have received several letters asking terms quieting large engines Work being done engines recent issue photo muffler being marketed Erics Quality RC Products others com ing along also lines soft mount ing large engines reduce high levels vibration being transmitted aircraft structure welcome input anyone working mufflers large engines have done work area drop note describing what have Photographs devices would also some benefit Vibration large engines becomes much greater problem regard struc tural integrity muffler mounting can rigidly attach muffler aircraft motion engine mount long pipe muffler cantilevered off engine will develop vibration its own will soon cause fatigue nec essary either use flexible section per normal pipe installation Pattern aircraft brace unit engine frame muffler Erics markets example provides attachment point purpose large diameter mass propellers used engines re quires very careful balancing reduce vibration induced device Much needs done big engine/aircraft categories Sound Contest Boards Once again cy cle rules making proposals taking place once again chairman Contest Boards opposed changing rules provide effective mufflers competi tion aircraft competition group does appreciate extent influence contest aircraft have upon overall aeromodeling scene unfortunate groups cannot least make start toward getting quiet aircraft competi tion Performance need change did change would no det rimental effect aircraft particular cat egory would have same advantages Continued page 119 Model Aviation Handicapped Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations often say model aviation sport everyone fact welcome membership people have terest model aviation speaks well sport people very interesting aspect loving min iature aircraft construction flying adherents erroneously called handicapped great enthusiasts have several friends obliged use wheelchairs get around does stop being avid fliers does stop being Contest Direc tors club officers contestants does stop attending trade shows club activities important AMA model aviation create wide understanding what possible hundreds people out dont know care about model avia tion need work continually change appreciated especially get keep flying sites must known need known recognized people positions affect sport mean politicians appoint ed officials diversity membership very important Its important show peo ple may considered handicapped can enjoy sport share thrills skills fun would like prepare story national release cover some handicapped AMA members Such story could helpful getting broad message out gen eral public saw Time magazine September 1988 Insight magazine August 1988 other national stories have either prepared cooperated pro ducing can appreciate posi tive impact publicity can have need some background information handicapped AMA members plus good photographs help us write story have members club know other such people build fly necessarily chartered club would like hear about Location photos either workshop fly ing field would suitable should black white glossy finish minimum size should five seven inches must good quality taken good lens suitable reproduction mag azine Background data should include basic nature handicap reason get ting involved aeromodeling length time model aviator reasons stay ing sport readers would send such data will prepare story use public re lations agency try get published through As can appreciate no guarantee story will get accept ance publication work through established channels Any good story properly documented stands good chance helping us focus wider lens sport enjoy Public relations public image fac tors need consider work time help assisting us high light another facet model aviation story will much appreciated February 1989 117 Site Proposals Wanted AMA seeking proposals purchase land will used national model sport aviation center size required 1000 3000 acres own control Open flat terrain Midwest location preferred Send proposals Property Acquisition Com mittee AMA HQ 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 June 1 1989 Call 703 435-0750 FAX 703 435-0798 quickly month passes Seems yesterday last wrote column time marches events Since last wrote column weve another Coun cil meeting Reston VA will read ing synopsis session elsewhere magazine wont belabor details except point out couple items re scinded action modify Headquar ters building provide office space since can build externally just cheaply can provide space moving MA out building rental space also looking ahead eventual combined flying site/headquarters new location Please understand previ ously contemplated action consume some museum space based de sire serve larger membership inter ests minimum cost museum im portant adjunct operation basic membership needs must take priority have new membership process ing system place seems work ing hopefully fewer mistakes much faster turnaround Incidentally mem bership processing has now consumed Headquarters conference room things CROWDEDwe putting first things FIRST Certainly nothing basic operation processing member ship applications promptly properly objective flying site acquisition moving forward have advertised property offers flooding committee headed Pete Waters has de veloped system property evaluation has set objectives im portant objectives develop first such site Nats-quality facility located Midwest near center model population Obviously other factors will temper selection such property costs location good access possible cost sharing others potential property value growth etc addition have already visited preliminary discussion EAA about joining forces property acquisition use mind would strength such alliance both organizations since EAA AMA two largest avi ation groups country goals similaronly related different size aircraft regard attended Circus Circus Tournament Champions Vegas November judges panel consisted combined panel AC model judges using IAC techniques Worked well can sure will precip itous about property acquisition want right might add have single negative response item say Hurry District IX meeting held Sauna KS meeting well planned well tended very worthwhile Bob Under wood Geoff Styles Headquarters staff also brief members matters opportunity explore basic AMA objectives problems very beneficial Next year meeting will held North Dakota strongly urge districts hold membership meetings type its great opportunity get district AVPs together constituents Frequencies Lets talk little bit about touchy subject frequencies As may know eight-year phase-in plan calls use ALL frequencies 50 1991 time fast approaching make work best least problems should have nationally accepted approach means should ALL flying narrowband equipment Fortunately good inex pensive narrow-band equipment has available some time buy new equipment PLEASE buy NARROW BAND Please understand also old equipment CAN narrow-banded trans mitters nominal fee allay concern about have FCCs assurance procedure legal done manufacturer desig nated agent has much discussion about idea allowing use wideband equip ment until wears out indeterminate period using locally devised schemes frequency separation Please understand such schemes can made work least local basis will obviously have modified evidence communications equipment operation fouls up scheme Also na tional plan drop use alternate fre quencies would RISK LOSS frequen cies due lack use prevent flex ibility required accommodate local com munications transmissions problems So can see no pat solution no wants make good equipment obsolete same time want face fu ture assurance quality operation minimum risk crashes AMAs role advisory responsible OBTAINING new frequencies Only FCC can dictate law land USE manufacture equipment also realize AMA speaks primarily its membership has no authority relative thousands other RC fliers country feel larger responsibility area because responsible getting frequen cies desperately want SAFE opera tion future view AMA Council last meeting reaffirmed phase-in date 1991 frequencies position require narrow-band transmitters time would like add evidence far indicates TRULY narrow-band equipment meeting AMA guide lines operating problem difficult areas WIDEBAND equipment having problems communication equipment discussing phase-in plan people has ever said never its always mat ter WHEN As far Im concerned best interests will served making soonerafter cant predict equipment will wear out can EC Meeting Cont pg 116 Subsequent announcements subjects discussion follows Brown made observation chairman Finance Committee should someone other Executive VicePresident President immediately fol lowed through Browns recommenda tion Lee Webster chairman making appointment Anistics Inc has finished actuarial study AMAs insurance plan concluding AMAs risk exposure 1987 adequately protected assets presently reserve therefore approved unani mously adopt Browns recommendation $135000 transferred surplus insurance reserve fund Presentation 1989 budget devel oped HQ Finance Committee noting based 8% estimated membership growth 5% growth other income After discussion individ ual items contained budget motion adopt 1989 preliminary budget exclu sive PR portion requires fur ther examination approved 12 1 against 3 Recommendation increase AMA travel allowance 225 24 cents mile conformance current Fed eral Government standard addition recommended adopt policy cover ing travel mobile home type vehicle retroactive past two years cur rent president following motions approved unanimously 40 cents mile authorized travel vehicle used dom icile cost travel exceed com mon carrier lodging b to adopt Federal standard 24 cents mile travel allowance effective No vember 1 1988 III Insurance Don Krafft reported AMA Insurance Committee met Octo ber 5 produced recommendations follows staff attorney employed fulltime staff person other Exec utive Director given authority ap prove case settlements up predeter mined level Establishment student membership denoting person under direct super vision AMA licensed instructor 118 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714A Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 HOW LOST MY TAIL IN LAS VEGAS As already know last month included Circus Circus Interna tional Tournament Champions Las Ve gas yours truly privileged competitors prestigious event Upon arrival Las Vegas air plane flying reasonably well spite fact engine running just fine seemed lacking slightly power Merle Hyde experimented same engine Chip suggested different prop found work well gave try What dif ference prop can make Now plenty power model flew about 20 mph faster After three four flights cleaning up discovered screws hold tail missing whole tail assembly loose Thinking screws simply vibrated loose simply replaced Loctighted new ones lasted flight plate through screws passed broke tail held just flying wires After regluing plate field flew again plate screws went broke loose time kept whole tail falling off completely ONE rudder cable time idea propeller attendant speed increase con nected tail problem never consid ered Once spent full evening re building tail assembly new bush ings alignment dowels new mount ing plates new flying wires Surely will keep tail onafter stayed fine home 50 hts next morn ing after processing airplane tried againand once again tail nearly fell off now getting little concerned other competitors came up said seen rudder flutter instant just after takeoff light bulb turned course Thats what causing thereby extending automatic insurance cov erage student member Rescinding National Association Rocketrys liability coverage March 31 1989 due legal complications Cash payment estate AMA volunteer died 1988 Nats Approval legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nui sance case Amending motion July 1988 F ecutive Council meeting provides withholding certificates insurance pend ing approval primary club include authority rescind certificates response request NAR Pres ident delay decision concerning cancel lation organizations insurance agreed AMA Insurance Committee tail try part company now ep oxied tail back permanently changed another prop would slow air plane down yet retain vertical power went out fly couple practice flights before contest started time worked fine after thinking about times tried part com pany felt pretty lucky have airplane fly Pretty lucky yes. lucky enough finish above. guessed it. 13th Oh well 13th isnt bad old man out much practice trip home another problem Now tail no longer removable fu selage wouldnt fit shipping crate Dean Koger saved airplane hor rible fate having its tail amputated prob ably ripsaw fit crate agreed bring home Ohio trailer Thanks Dean TOC great contestwell run fairly judged extremely well attended spectators short class event happy hear Bill Bennett declare intent continue tradition 1990 behalf Id like thank Circus Circus Bill Bennett Mel Larson Mike Cioli Phil Kraft Doc Edwards everyone else involved its operation winner else Hanno Prett ner followed VERY closely Chip Hyde Wolfgang Matt Tony Frackowiak Steve Rojecki Congratulations Also past month Executive Council meeting budget 1989 passed $59 million cries membership heard result decided go ahead proposed AMA HQ building expansion rather look toward renting space nearby magazine using space mag azine now occupies expand other depart ments will hopefully hold us until decision made national flying site/ headquarters site future Speaking national flying site permanent site whatever may want call property acquisition committee recommend ed have engineering study done particular site east coast Executive Council overwhelmingly re jected underlying reason being want site Midwest sur prised particularly strongly apparently feel will make search much easier Till next month. will meet NAR representative tempt work out some accommodation response committees recom mendations several actions taken motion authorize disbursement cash payment estate Jim Buchan approved unanimously b motion purchase foreign liability policy protect AMA members partic ipating modeling activities other coun tries approved unanimously c motion approve specific amount legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nuisance case approved 12 1 against 4 IV Model Box Allowance Executive Di rector AMAs travel agent related some recent FAI team travel experiences inContinued page 120 SoundCont pg 117 handicaps time Contest Boards take good look headed situation created whereby becomes very difficult United States take position within ClAM subject unwilling anything own country chairman Contest Boards also representatives ClAM fact noise committee body until disbanded During pe riod no action taken category ex cept Radio Control Aerobatics F3A need action continue area aeromodeling Some categories have gone far past ban mufflers altogether would benefits some within categories hold contests spe cifically models effective mufflers would lead development some expertise understanding what takes become quiet overall effect performance Until try rea sonable refuse alter rules Com ments welcome Engine manufacturers incorporate com petition requirements products doubt fact look advertising Most engines manufactured over seas influence degree what manufactured must present unified front demand engine/muffler combinations effective understanding manufacturer go ing market so-called US configuration engine would start Scale Scale especially radio-controlled Scale peculiar category rule aircraft will have muffler cases seems interpreted meaning device carry exhaust outside engine cowling wise choice models make attempt quieting installation number mufflers pipes other homemade units effectively quiet engine exhaust Selection propellers can further reduce sound levels really need loud aircraft order enjoy Scale flying competition Now Scale seems moving entirely away small heavy 60-powered models years past much larger aircraft room place effective sound sup pression devices Its no longer necessary such devices extend bulk outside aircraft Perhaps rules could also al tered muffler unit would stalled after static judging detract static flight score con siderations can enter usage sound suppression devices Propellers Flight testing will take place week look some results wind tunnel theoretical studies aircraft used will provided telemetry equip ment read out dynamic information end result program find out performance can compared real-life situation report other aspects propeller research will appear forth coming article February 1989 119 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Tn-Cities Nats. What The Tn-Cities Kennewick Pas co Richland close working together support Nats Where The south central part Washing ton State Columbia river southeast Seattle southwest Spokane near Oregon border Why Great weather sights spirit Friendliness enthusiasm clear skies over 300 sunny days year Dry air eases heat summertime July 15-23 1989 last Free Flightersa great site Good sites also Radio Control Con trol Line families great Pacific Northwest explore enjoya unique part country worthy major vacation invest ment time travel Inviting waterways beckon boaters water skiers swim mers fishermans paradise Scene great Unlimited Hydroplane Budweiser Rac es July 31 Tn-Cities International Air Show July 17 RC Mini-Hydro Racers July 30 River Spectacular July 30 may surprise TnCities area great wine country North west Wine Festival takes place July 8-9 Weinfest July 17-18 Numerous riverside parks attract sunbath ers picnickers campers May through October combination abundant wa ter very little rain cloudless skies makes invigorating different scenery area sits Columbia Ba sin confluence Snake Yakima Columbia riversan outdoor paradise residents visitors welcome mat out modelers families part new program tract newcomers Tn-Cities Great reasonably priced hotels available close Nats flying sites will used Nats Headquarters hotel recap turing comfortable atmosphere made New England Nats Chicopee MA popular Just New England pro vided great hospitality AMA National championships 1983 1985 great Northwest anxious same 1989 may feel distance too far go model meet now time think positively Tn-Cities area caters families Besides recreational fea tures area has great shopping combination small town friendliness modern facilities prefer recreation vehicles motor homes trailers hotels good RV sites close Nows time plan once-ina-lifetime cross-country vacation 1989 Nationals will significant international event Canadians joining USA will different Nats emphasis hospitality Note too year dates dont conflict great Experimental Associ ation Fly-In Oshkosh WI youre able go Nats East Midwest plan visit great EAA Fly-In way back Yes lot vacation time will required take both events same year think special opportunitya chance have never before something talk about years come Again think positive An8to5Nats. looks like both RC Pattern Pylon fliers officials will enjoy change scheduling 1989 National Champion ships because event ex pected operate different site Thus stead having share site Pylon typically operating 7 am earlier noon Pattern noon 1 pm until 8 pm dark event being planned operate normal schedules Out door Control Line Free Flight Scale events will enable participants Pattern events enjoy evening Nats activities Pylon folks can sleep hour two longer morning Only Indoor will scheduled late hours some events going until mid night Also Indoor will final week end instead opening Hopefully will enable participants other cat egories see Indoor flying EC Meeting Cont pg 119 volved extremely oversized complicated model box shipments Executive Direc tor recommended changing AMA policy stipulates 80% payment such costs 50% payment travel agent strong ly urged Council establish policy reasonable model box sizes committee appointed Presi dent chaired Bob Brown com prised chairmen FAI Team Se lection Committees Bob Underwood committee charged establish ing criteria foreign travel include bag gage model box requirements per mod eling category general consensus agreed team travel shall controlled through Headquarters via travel agent presently engaged Academy Whenever feasi ble travel shall scheduled via Washing ton Dulles Airport rather New York JFK Airport V Frequency Phase-In Plan Council again reviewed frequency phase-in plan previously implemented Discussion produced agreement view membership confusion adequate explanation plan has given membership pressure reflects de sire protect wideband radios longer period time also agreed time needed implement gold/silver sticker requirements transmitters used sanctioned competition motion amend June 1988 Council minutes striking out January 1 1989 substituting December 20 1990 sticker implementation approved 11 1 abstained 7 1 against 4 Jim Sears made motion allow wideband radios operate after 1991 motion did receive second fore further discussed voted upon VI Nats 1989 Vince Mankowski gave re port three sites evalu ated Nats Executive Committee possible use 1989 Muncie IN Too sites would re quired too scattered Amana IA would have guarantee hosts $30000 hard-surface area would have constructed very high cost Washington State Tn-Cities viable sites good FF area good community support also reported Lawrenceville IL visited President re ported very good location Nats should pursued possible use after 1989 motion accept Tn-Cities Washing ton State venue 1989 Nats ap proved 12 1 against 6 VII HQ Building Addition Review Noting cost other options Council agreed cancel previous decision construct additional office space within present Headquarters building favor alterna tive freeing space currently oc cupied Model Aviation moving magazine publishing operations another location motion move Model Aviation separate rented premises allo cate maximum $20000 Headquar ters modifications approved 12 1 against 11 VIII Bylaws Committee chairman Howard Crispin led Council review sug gested amendments standing rules concerning Nominating Committee motion accept proposed amend ments standing rules regard Nominating Committee approved unan imously Crispin also announced next Council meeting would present delib eration set descriptive requirements Academy officers President also asked Crispin provide specific bylaws change proposals Council consideration IX Associate Vice-Presidents/Contest Coordi nators motion District Ill autho rized three additional associate vice-pres idents approved 9 3 against 1 4 11 1 abstained ED Following discussion some communica tion problems President directed Council material pertinent Acad emy affects contest coordinators mailed directly X Foreign Contestants Fee John Byrne asked Council consider restoring mer $1 foreign contestant fee policy allowed non-American/non-AMA members Continued page 121 120 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duobury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chundler PO Box 441 Orlund ME 04472 Drew Duvenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01449 Bob Lundry 80 Mum St Enuex Jot VT 05482 Richurd Shermun 28 High St Plymouth NH 02264 Bob Walluce 91 Sylnue St Anon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinsuor George Wiluon 62 Frazier Wuy Marutons Mills MA 02648 Connecticut Copter Club club has chartered about four years present membership 46 probably chartered club Connecticut con sists entirely Helicopter fliers Meetings held first Monday month Hobby Center Wallingford CT ex cept during summer months held flying site North Haven fun-fly held August 27 & 28 Neubig Farm Art Fressola CD 62 contestants about 200 specta tors two days raffle held Shuttle Helicopter PCM radio given prizes Factory reps GMP Schluter-Robbe offer assistance Thank Neubigs provided flying site did much work site preparation welcome change people provide site times suitable sites hard obtain interested joining club desire information contact Walter Doehr president 18 Tokoneke Dr ridian CT 06450 Rhode Island AVP Jerry Browe has AVP Rhode Island since have fice has resigned personal reasons As know AMA officers volun teer workers pay occasional thank some expense money So. thank Jerry time ef fort help out modelers leaves opening AVP Rhode Island have decided certain am going appoint replacement right away However anyone Rhode Island would like position let know will talk about Pattern contest October 2 & 3 Pattern contest held Westover AFB Westover later Nearly perfect weather prevailed very pleasant two days 24 contestants first Pattern contest held Westover worked out very well hopefully can again next year Dave Eisner CDhis first contest done very well results NoviceStan Kulesa Don Mistretta first contest Sportsman Jerry Weigeman Buzz Conlon Walt Friedrich AdvancedKen Carpenter Terry Terre noire Jr Jon Gerber ExpertRichard Fletch er Scott Smith MastersBill Macartney Joe Valvo Ken Kuenher FAISteve Lelito Perry Rose Grant Beaver drove Nova Scotia contest Westover AEB Westover has available limited basis year hopefully will able next year per sonnel have cooperative about problem have trying match schedules About year ago meet ing Westover items decided was liaison between modelers Westover means someone wants try have ac tivity base come first trying have lot people going base time am trying promote national fun-fly 1990 such held Reno year 1989 held Dayton OH would nice have Nats return 1991 timing would perfect As would have new radio frequencies events could held right base problems time helpsomeone has provide man people power Judging response received asked volunteers World Champs people/clubs willing help out Think about itif activities held someone has help out 1989 District event have think ing about having another Model Aviation Day district fun-fly next year have asked before never received much re sponse will ask again club willing help some type activity should get small group volunteers ourselves Rhode Island Balloon Festival balloon festival held July 30 & 31 year unable attend because Nats information Flitelines news letter Rhode Island Aeromodelers good event attend see balloons being launched must early fly winds much above eight knots flight demon strations area modelers coordinated members South County RC Club provide considerable spectator ap peal event sponsored Rotary Club proceeds charity Plan attending next year takes place University Rhode Island EC MeetingCont pg 120 participate European AMA sanctioned events resolution did receive sec ond however Headquarters directed look subject report recommendations next meeting Xl FAI A Team Program Participation ques tion whether Academy should con tinue sponsor World Championship cate gories regardless amount AMA member participation raised noted apart new programs Electric Pylon Helicopter should given time develop some catego ries consistently show very low participa tion No decision reached Pres ident asked Dave Brown look matter develop plan seems feasible B Combat Combat Team Selection Committee chairmans request fund Junior Control Line World Champion ships permanent basis denied decided policy shall remain isie request should submitted occasion C Pylon agreed AMA shall fund nine people 1989 FAI Pylon team follows three pilots three callers and/or mechanics team manager World Champion champions caller and/or mechanic XII Council Members Nats policy concerning Council member participation Nats clarified state simply Council member present Nats his/her travel and/or lodging expenses shall covered day attendance XIII National Aeronautic Association Ev Langworthy apprised Council current NAA status regard internal affairs change officers transition shall accomplished other matters Langworthy asked AMA support manage ment changes XIV Committee Reports A Sound Crispin reiterated Coun cil recommended 90 dB 9 feet formula never mandated remarked Sound column January 1989 issue Model Aviation ex plains subject thoroughly B Large Aircraft Crispin reported now six licensed inspectors also changes certification/licensing document should go through IMAA Safety Committee Continued page 124 February 1989 121 Some winners Pattern contest Westover October 2 & 3 1988 Some people worked put Pattern contest Note CD wheel char being CD easy Contestants Connecticut Copter Club fun-fly August 27 & 28 1988 New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 380 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Jasohkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 317 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickxville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time read report AMA Nats Manage ment Committee shall probably have se lected time place 1989 Nats quite likely fact formal nouncement such decision may re vealed elsewhere issue maga zine thus inspiring some mem bers feeling euphoriabut minds others thoughts dissatisfaction un bridled wrath fall latter cate gory Cool assured Nats Management Committee shall have chosen site timeframe calculated serve best interests contestants re gardless aeromodeling specialty better yet specialties See meeting season AMA District 2 around earlier part year look forward pleasure attending bur geoning crop model aircraft expositions eg mall shows like sponsored various AMA clubs boon hobby public promotional sense also because bring together fellow modelers old friends get together often enough rekindle memories old times Two such events major importance Syracuse Sym posium Model Show 13th annual edi tion Central New York Model Air craft Association held Saturday February 4 1989 Syracuse-located New York State Fairgrounds WRAM Show scheduled held February 25 26 1989 newly remodeled West chester County Center White Plains NY Back subject meeting sea son As past years shall privileged conduct AMA meeting during prestigious shows has distinct pleasure conclude details Jim Abrams president CNYMAA Frank Devore manager WRAM Show Check AMA booth show upon arrival determine time lo cation AMA District 2 meeting information available time See 1988 United States Scale Masters Champion ships years class held Godman Army Air Field located Fort Knox KY Having honored invita tion serve flight judge presti gious competition flew down Louisville Fort Knox September 14th served next four days years Masters sanctioned jointly spon sored Southern Indiana RC Modelers Fort Knox Model Airplane Club Dale Drew performed capably Con test Director did Contest Manager Dave Voglund success wellmanaged spectacle due largely dedicated efforts such boosters aero modeling Hal Okert Bert Baker Harris Lee Bob Olson Roy Pratt mention few benefactors hope shall have pleasure company again So much sentiment ac tion Never trusty camera have some shots Masters may intrigue example would impor tant Scale contest same distinguished gentleman ie Bob Wischer Slogan Month Safety On-Purpose Accident courtesy Glenn Townley Safety Officer Cape May NJ Wire less Aircraft Sport Pilot WASP Club Cape May NJ Reproduced its newslet ter Prop Wash Sky Rover Flying Club Phelps NY Rover Barks its newsletter reproduced certifi cate Appreciation club re ceived Boy Scouts America Providing outstanding campsite air show 1988 Keseca District Scout Fall Camporee addition having shared real property nine Scout troops over 100 boys leaders club put air show much de light concerned compliments Rovers previous projects like nature Mid-Hudson Modelmasters finest model airplane clubs District 2 anywhere much credit currently its president Jim Kaman its secretary worthy editor Wing Tips clubs exemplary newsletter Scott Scotty Smith Athens NY Aside abundance redactive savvy Scot ty cartoonist unquestionable ability Whirlybirds West Windsor October 1 2 West Windsor Flying Club AMA #449 New Jersey hosted its very first Hel icopter contest according letter have just received Dave Schnitzer its president reports although three 60 members fly Helicopters decided host contest mainly purpose promoting advancement modeling area central New Jer sey Mr Schnitzer adds learned quite lot about setup managing model contest event Sixty-two modelers competed year club expects contestants next year look scene actionto wit Mercer NJ County Park 122 Model Aviation suppose could label shot lull before swarm~ Fans fly fans watch some entries trie winner ot tirst place Bob -ior enze PARCS Club Brooklyn NY cen ter eazing downward eye-filling F18 Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8143627702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 5 idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Masly 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Visiay 1381 Orsobrook Dr Maurnee OH 44537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendaie Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gli Weiss 3004 Haltowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Direct communication local mem bership ongoing problem within Academy different avenues have tried appear have accomplished very little seems since very few peo ple take time read direct verbal ap proach necessary reason re quested have obtained Council three additional Associate Vice-Presidents District Ill people will strategi cally located reasonable proximity basic charge keeping up date AMA activities policies request closest AVP attend club meeting Im sure knowl edge will interest membership addition AVP will relay problems Marge Weisenbach western District Ill Contest Coordinator has pointed out often lacking pertinent informa tion Headquarters October Council meeting approval granted provide additional materials coordi nators should rectify problem within sanctioning procedure Incidentally clubs already sanc tioning events 1989 desire expedi ent service please file sanction early possible wish thank Marge Wei senbach Nelson Gould task coordinating activity During new year attempt obtain Weather Flyers patch Any flies month year el igible award interested contact Headquarters necessary form Before complain about flying cold weather consider hot shot pilots shown photo above fanning air try ing stay cool photo takenin 100-degree sunshineat July 17 1988 Three Club Fun-Fly put IMAA Chapter 168 Levittown Aerobugs Jackson ville NJ Last month mentioned untimely pass ing Jerry Fink Pittsburghs out standing modelers September Jerry awarded AMA Certificate Apprecia tion AVP John Hathaway next photo shows Hathaway presenting Jerry award Dallas Hartford looks certificate presented countless hours Jerry offered other area modelers Noise ts prooiem tn some geo graphical areas others Also differ ent modeling disciplines have different noise problems type flying fac ing specific problems affect alone rather modeling whole would almost impossible Academy dictate policy abide ninety-at-nine sound level proposal SUG GESTION OR GUIDELINE modelers follow possible achieve YES. little effort modeler clubs initiating noisereduction effort West Shore Flying So ciety Harrisburg some very interest ing simple muffler designs published its newsletter RC Flite Lines ideas origi nated Westshore club Car lisle Aeromodelers Unfortunately have room publish ideas within column mufflers originated cans attached primary factory muffler Gil Weiss have asked noise column magazine publish sim pler methods reduce noise Look how-to-do articles near future think noise concern urban areas wrong local club has past 15 years limited flying activ ity specific days hours also re quire mufflers ALL engines over 049 size Living back hills does elim inate noise problems ase make res olution 1989 think future REDUCE NOISE flying site save may own column represents almost first full year office Vice-President hope am providing representation leadership desire Academy perfect. have constructive sug gestion innovative idea please advise During past year have attempted attend club functions possi ble didnt see last year lets hope can meet 1989 want attend meet activity An invita tion would appreciated Perhaps unique well-accept ed change have made District Ill column introduce regular Club Month picture wonder club has featured Its simple. have sent picture Club Month photo below taken AVP Gil Weiss during October 1 1988 visit flying site operated Keystone Radio Control Society Harris burg PA Club president Burt Thornton vited Gil discuss demonstrate some different mufflers sound reduction tech niques KRCS well other local clubs Despite rural setting homes built adjacent site pose problem fu ture operation unless measures taken minimize potential noise complaints Gil truly enjoyed trip addition sharing some potentially helpful informa tion meeting some fine fellow aeromod elers great time flying field located Hummelstown KRCS site cludes clubhouse complete kitchen maintenance shed grounds equip ment porta-potty add aeromodelers paradise well-stocked hobby shop within walking distance flight line particular note fact Henry Spangler proprietor Hidden Hangar has large inventory latest sound-reducing mufflers mounts related materials District II AMA officials wish Happy Holidays May 1989 year PEACE QUIET February 1989 123 Photo II Weiss Members guests Cloud Kings RC Club Oxford PA shown above Sep tember 18 1988 fun-fly Gil Weiss AVP pleasure attending participating well-run event club field located full-scale grass airstrip private farm extreme southeastern corner Pennsylvania Delaware 0 Distnct Columbia 0 Matyland 6 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 889-8358 Bob Champine 200 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23000 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest Hurrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 0811 Risker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27012 Scooy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 19808 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening t919 488-5986 Flying sites Clubs throughout district involved obtaining new flying sites reasons having move various loss land due construction coming very serious consideration northern part district northern Virginia north towards Pennsylvania have problem long time situation now available space filling rapid expansion west ward toward West Virginia recent report says area east US 29 corridor north Interstate 64 way ocean will next major target ex pansion segment district now listed being highest growth ar eas United States suggested last month con sider buying choice piece land NOW good reason doing very short period time probably will no land available available will too costly consider purchase fly ing site land Unfortunately will Council set up committees pro cedures lengthy studies preclude fast reaction purchase Time will tell wisest route travel number clubs have some suc cess getting new sites Others good position succeed ultimate question aside suitability site length time site likely usable Kent County Aero modelers Delaware club has acquired new site David Yarnel club Pub licity Chairman writes old field restrictions because proximity high school new field has no such re strictions available no cost club State Delaware near est neighbors about half mile away club has muffler rule long-term availability should provide 15-20 years usage site Patuxent Aeromodelers very close getting new site have work ing very closely Parks Administra tion State Maryland Department Land Management also working some sites Baltimore area Several other clubs deeply volved site procurement hope have good news very soon Competition rules have received number letters regarding rules change proposals As true other members Exec utive Council have nothing rules except General category involving safety relate competition juris diction Contest Board members list ed Competition News section Model Aviation Academy presently new rules cycle 1990-1991 proposals have published Model Aviation see study com ment have feelings pro con about proposals should get touch CB member district CB member does hear will vote own preference Year-end Iv8sh annual year-end Soaring meet usually held last weekend month December will held year will disappointing am sure myself very good ex cuse get out winter day seems Saturday year New Years Eve does make considering meet day Oh well 1989 another World Championships Council toils proposals considerations con cerning participation FAI World Championships need note three will held Fentress Naval Land ing Field Chesapeake VA fall 1989 events RC Pylon Racing RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter Robert Un derwood AMA Technical Director many-time FAI contestant will over Competition Director promises very colorful exciting event both competitors spectators Plan coming see best world next fall will disappointed AMA Museum attraction Acad emy Headquarters building museum East fortunate being able visit collection fairly easily some concern over reduction museum space quite few letters sent over country trying make sure case will some changes Headquarters reduc tion museum space op tions time good news plans can proceed have several models displayed repre sent aeromodeling history Some dis plays may need changed meaning some pretty models historic significance will taken out historic models installed place Among some couple Control Line aerobatic models have refur bished originals Members North ern Virginia Control Line Club instru mental providing models very early example Helicopter model ing will place Bob Harris Contest Board member District IV will bring ing exhibit Watch additions category Associate vice-presidents As number clubs members grows time avail able district vice-presidents comes less less alternative pro vide means associate vice-president absorb some contact need have associate vice-presi dents have time willing take tasks also need restructure entire AVP program Council needs consider take early action have certain ac tions taken past dealt some situations piecemeal fash ion no longer acceptable manner doing business coming weekend am holding meeting AVPs District IV will discussing make some changes talks should provide some firm data take Council way agenda items proposals have passed 138000 mem bers year growth remains anywhere near same percentage will exceed 152000 1989 numbers gin very large terms response needed district officers Perform ing proper manner now almost requires vice-president full-time officer Unfortunately unless retired he/she can hardly afford Should VP take sabbatical paid some amount keep alive Food thought EC MeetingCont pg 121 C Safety Webster led discussion Committees recommended new safety doc ument entitled AMA Safety Practices Policies agreed would pub lished membership manual fur ther refined use conjunction AMA Safety Code Bob Underwood structed extract key elements committees document develop code 1990 membership year D Property Acquisition Waters reported committee recently met Chi cago distributed minutes pro ceedings agreed engineering stu dies authorized sites meet site evaluation criteria committee has budget $25000 E Video Production Waters proposed making videos following subjects safety flying sites sound agreed worthy project PR De partment directed proceed pro duction currently intended videos distributed free charge AMA chartered club F Executive Search Chairman McGinnis asked Council go executive ses sion Upon reconvening regular ses sion following statement directed recorded minutes major ity vote Council gave John Worth vote confidence proceed Executive Director according terms cur rent contract C 1989 RC Combined World Champion ships Worth reported assigning Bob Underwood Contest Director Vince Mankowski Contest Man ager dates event August 26 September 3 basic schedule judge jury member recommendations presented FAI approval December 1988 Paris meeting XV Awards motions awards duly moved seconded unanimously approved publicity accompany pre sentations two Superior Service awards two Meritorious Service awards Council members Dave Peltz Johnny Clemens EC members reelect ed XVI Next Meeting Friday January 13 1989 Pasadena CA meeting adjourned Sunday Octo ber 23 125 pm 124 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia isaippi 0 Poerto Rico Sooth Carolina 0 Tenneasee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charteaton SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Banyan Dr Deirsy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00888 Boa 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 788 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Pisos Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Boa 1083 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 fall Executive Council meeting aCtivi ties largely concerned continued debate planning future Nats con tests First voted go TnCities area Washington State 1989 Nats Should make west coast fliers happy will probably keep participation District 5 down because distance involved does appear good site however good facilities branches model airplaning including Free Flight pushing Lawnenceville IL site think got ball rolling bit late Maybe next year way effort find permanent sites future AMA Nats contests going ahead full steam Criteria site sites selection have established fairly large number potential locations have identified Some sites have already reviewed rejected meeting criteria meet specs will subjected in-depth look certain work required develop costs involved looks very promis ing time however contin uing need identification pos sible sites evaluated anyone district has location appears sale looks like something AMA should evaluate please get touch chairman committee Pete Waters wrote expressing concern proposed Headquarters build ing modifications would impact AMA Museum will glad know Council has voted scrap plan overriding concern approach fear cost building modifica tion could recouped Reston site sold some later date problem stems high-rise office buildings beginning surround AMA building may become desirable some future time sell Reston prop erty use funds create new head quarters new sites occur buyers would undoubtedly tear down present building make way new high-rise So additions might make probably would just add demolition effort meantime Headquarters still has space problem So decided space would readjusted moving Model Aviation operations rented off ic es expanding member services vacated space predict will turn out Band-Aid problem will re appear few years maybe time picture will much clearer re gard proposed acquisition new Nats flying sites Another area received close atten tion frequency phase-in plan As 1991 approaches more fliers beginning take notice evaluate impact personally lot heat has generated over desire grand father old wideband radio equipment grows out apprehension radio equip ment meets 1991 specs slow ar rive scene perception present radios working well ar eas Council voted revise previ ously passed plan requiring gold- silver-stickered transmitters contests ginning 1989 delaying require ment until December 20 1990 solution growing legal use pagers fre quencies between aircraft frequen cies development selective narrow-band receivers Narrow-band trans mitters certainly needed keep interfering adjacent channels new plan receiver will respond frequency side re member could also pager side you havent gained much meantime its proper club review its own situation decide club plans cope transition see happening district newsletters receive month some cases may necessary have special rules allow older equipment operate safely Also its good idea some mon itoring adjacent pager operations area can avoid operation near sources potential interference Finally Council has directed additional ef fort made clarify plan its imple mentation status Model Aviation help average modeler knows little about technical side radio understand flying site quest goes across district Newsletters full articles fly ing site losses acquisition new sites problems keeping No doubt biggest problem facing hobby Got invitation join Gateway RC Club mourned loss field enjoyed 26 years Jack sonville FL west side making last funfly Couldnt go since Hawaii weekend can sympathize same time also clubs finding new sites developing better facilities Karl Betz Cobb County Ra dio Control Modeler Club sent fol lowing information about new field October 16th 1988 26-year-old Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club held dedication ceremony new field event culmination several years close work Cobb County Government Cobb County Park Recreation Department field dedication Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubs new runway 400 ft airplanes lined up wing tip wing tip spectator viewing field dedicated Ernie Gilbert WW II POW avid modeler spent countless selfless hours helping anyone interest model aviation dedication total success 175 members attending along over 100 spectators photos shows section runway lined planes wing-tip-to-wing-tip its total 400-ft length acquire keep flying sites will re quire best efforts can provide must handle such items noise safety insurance club field owners Thats always easy especially pub lic area such park system common problem potential solution dis cussed Russ Petersen Flight Lines newsletter West Alabama Aero Mod elers Inc writes Apparently someone lives around Tuscaloosa demanded flying privi leges field AMA club mem bership person demanded right fly based fact field park property taxpayers have right use such facilities Russ Petersen called Geoff Styles concerned such matters AMA PARA lawyers administration also asked talk Styles As result Parks Rec re drafting policies regarding flying site conform practice recom mended flying sites located public property Briefly policy re quired have have AMA membership club membership fly field must show proof insurance coverage amounts least large provided AMA An individual chooses fly club membership will charged fee PARA take care field member ship Also club will designated re sponsible development enforce ment safety rules field means anyone flies field must com ply club safety operating rules Communication always problem human race no different AMA Yet much problem arises fail pass information have Ed Hunter AVP Mississippi has fighting problem now several years help improve situation has put gether following procedure receive such information club Designated contact persons Are member AMA Charter Club year club goes through rechartering process club will send AMA roster club officers roster will also designate person will AMA point contact club care des ignated person AMA will send materi als club After AMA initiates con tact person functions con duit through information flows individual member can readily see important role club sure know clubs des ignated contact person sure infor mational materials get individual member club needs change designated contact person sure let AMA VP AVP know change right away note long till next month February 1989 125 Illinois ana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociate Vice Presidents Ron Buitard RI 5 Boa 60 Decatur IN 46733 Charile Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Enei #3 Castie Drive RR 2 Piorissant MO 63034 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jafterson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park U 60464 Biii Zimmer Boa 72 Varna 161375 time read new VP District 6 will established three-year term seems like long time serve last three years have flown May its because Im getting older thing sure Ive certainly gotten lot wiser about AMA during term still have lot learn traveling has begun slow down As write see no couple trips made rest year Al though Ill miss warm faces fly ing fields may get finish model two could use relaxation after years ef forts start off month October flew jasonville IN RC Combat contest Unfortunately locals contest didnt pan out due lack contestants weather wasnt great anyway Hopefully contest will go better next time sounds like fun guess youre thinking wasted trip make huh Prior making trip Jasonville Doc talked about coal fields area easily could used AMA flying sites So things contest did pan out dime tour gave around abandoned coal mines quite enlightening realize potential reclaimed mines field looked could have used FF room spare impressed dont think AMA will go itbut knows Anyway should check close reclaimed land Its got cheaper dirt Next weekend Lawrenceville IL As FF guys know FF heaven 1988 impromptu AMA FF Nats held try replace FF events didnt happen Nats Due stupidity Ive overlaid informa tion written about event bear try remember can about About 80 souls entered launching models wind gusting mere 25 mph didnt mat ter once planes air Right Try chasing model doing good 25 mph bicycle gotta pedal like crazy course will mention its hard watch heck going watching model Thank goodness mopeds fairness wonderful event wind still nice day lots flights launched enjoyed bull sessions got involved Still thing really got attention day group kids mod eling class taught Roger Wathen dianapolis school system brought fly first contest seven eight out flying HandLaunched Gliders real competition watch kids treat Roger spent whole day helping didnt get much time own flights hearty thanks again Roger Lawrenceville spent some time talking Don Lowe asked opinion about Lawrenceville Nats site near future Well know swer grand tour some time ago figured place waiting Nats So talked up Octo ber Council meeting possible future Nats site What about 1993 got letter off locals see interested getting towns behind enough make proposal 1990 What happened Muncie 1989 just didnt have right measurements Vicki Veach Muncie Visitors Bureau worked hard get us beaten shortcomings sites Thats real shame However plugging away trying get us Muncie area permanently Good luck Vicki Id love see us buy piece land area national flying site Washington just too far away last trip October AMA HQ Reston Council meeting wasnt fun trips another work-filled weekends However have take bitter sweet received nice letter group goes name Model Aviation Acad emy wanted tell about bit help Childrens Memorial Hospital sponsored Flight Life event some help five other clubs Chicago area generate money hospital group received help various model companies hobby shops raf fles turn clubs provided modelers flew day long train ers crowd wanted try What result efforts club presented $1508 hospital result lot hard work good cause Isnt neat bet Back Council meeting dis cussed frequency issues again So stand now some good some bad Academy has requested ruling FCC end question about whether legal modify transmitter narrow-band specs formal letter yet hands concerning issue should time read basic understanding arrived during meeting attended members Fre quency Committee legal counsel FCC legal modify trans mitter under certain conditions corn plete information will available soon Noting letter should forthcom ing second look taken proposal would away wideband ra dios long discussion held no willing second motion change FCC proposal allow wideband radios grandfathered indefinite ly does matter want way AMA Executive Council person willing listen So now have wait proposal go FCC will happen sometime soon proposal will go FCC will ask FCC require manufacturers tighten up RC systems being sold us comply narrow-band specs allow radios modified narrow-band specs fore 1991 grandfathered after 1991 allow wideband transmitters grandfathered until 1991 Now means would have tight systems sold us would have tighten up transmit ters throw out abovementioned letter radios can legally modified comply FCC can number things proposal presented can totally reject can drop part ends use wideband transmit ters can grandfather wideband radios period time before forcing changes Lets hope know what members want Council does now its up have worked hard try stop part proposal forces have modify throw out older transmitter because doesnt comply what few AMA want few willing hear what want comply elected thought supposed repre sent district Ive tried Youve told want op erate 40 kHz spacing upper bands old wideband systems after 1991 life just cant believe district members feel rest out feel same way means district VPs representing Theyre going along someone doesnt want plan altered no matter what want makes fol lowers instead being leaders AMA hate cruel toward because really like feel much anger over disregard member ships wishes time change Maybe some us fit good old boys category have forgotten put us office lighter side blessed visit John Baker President AOPA may know AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion organization has nearly 300000 members John told us some trade secrets about organiza tion run Being AOPA member lis tened carefully Although didnt agree say made some good points about operation During nice conversation John later discussed modeling experi ences outside AOPA Yep hes member AMA world sure small isnt Enough now. 126 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAiL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Bus 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knutzger 2625 E Shorewood Bivd. Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Race Hoiiand Mi 49423 Can Mshs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Pusi Smith 11112 Diii Drive Steriing HIs Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqus Wi 54548 Its uphill flying season now Xmas over will get read latest epistle am Green Bay Airport feeling safe because Colts beat Packers left Lions cap home Calumet Fliers held annual Swap Auction Brillion man aged sneak trip attend Meeting familiar faces again way Leon Cordy guys worked event made enjoyable day man aged buy Control Line reel lines have managed get several officers last few weeks made annual meeting Minneapolis Associa tion tested transmitters help get stickered Boyd Bowdish runs sociation AVP Bud Gorman made trip pretty wife makes worth effort get out district Last week local Michigan Ex change Clubs Awards Banquet pleasure meeting Melody Rich Doig now b-cal figures Boy look great Paul Smith twisted arm attend lovely wife sitting next during meal suf fer some shop talk very pleasant evening several awards Juniors seems group makes heavy emphasis Junior participation meet Keep up good work AVP Jack Finn made Executive Council meeting AMA HQ now has better view operations shall continue emphasize exposing AVPs HQ operations must make use learning have delighted get sugges tions district patch competition What have done copied sent sets AVPs entrants evaluate score can also add changes design make tractive Next will work out scores select top three will sent AVPs again final selection Finally shall have district patch first have entrants will get free sample winner getting 10 expect cost will around $100 plus shipping hold orders until see Speaking first thoughts another possible solution problem PR situation such becomes must help flying field mall shows other such items am spread very thin HQ has problem getting areas need help So. uggesting need DISTRICT PR COORDINATOR idea position would filled person has time available travel district feel he/she should retired time restric tions Also should expe rienced some aspect PR What would like him to go HQ get trained PR Department work clubs need help PR-related problems Hed help obtaining keeping fields work local governments assist mall educational projects course will have budget allocated feel will relieve VPs important time-consuming tasks probably get done efficiently Any offers have spare AVP slot available right now Photos need once again please send ones modelers mod els can use color black-and-white does matter whether glossy matte nor size important BUT ase write backs writing ten imprints through produces lumps photo Also never use ball-point pen mark bleeds through will also transfer another print Use yellow stick-a-notes add infor mation photo should contain small details make good close-ups did make Nats proposal stick year Cedar Rapids problem lack blacktop cost paving site offer have covered several installments still high However stall look again hearty thanks Cedar Rapids clubs help Keep warm shall have another go am working AMA Competition Department change satus swap auction meets Noithern States events accepted winter meets clubs often lay out substantial amounts put need have pro tected same way sanctioned fly ing meets summertime sneaky way this time consider Indoor meet. perhaps Well must have sorted out shall burden Technical Director problem regular schedule. FAX will work ing overtime Speaking FAX have work number masthead col umn hope other VPs will get sim plify communications have set awards members AMA would like submit names members feel de serve award Provide complete details reasons shall happy see possible provide award ran first swap meet club worked out very well showed need sanction protection also discovered takes lot preparation keep day free problems have learned advertisement Model Avi ation must must clear read . However great day brought club together wonderful feeling hope get modeling goodies Xmas have great winter activity time time associations set ting up coordination programs activ ities areas district AMRCC Michigan have de veloped program make worth attend Wayne Yeager setting date probably late February am making moves have special emphasis latest noise control models have several experts area have developed do-it-yourself tech niques besides professional meth ods am asking send representa tives meeting whole club will provided infor mation such materials return clubs distribute will very valu able Saturday make date February 1989 127 First-place winner Townsena WI Fourth July parade Another Piper quarterscale taxiing behind float Photo John Lane Flying Pilgrims Fall Fun-Fly Ron Lalin ski Mac Mcatee Bud Carrow Rich Vuk mirovich flOO oy e-aroed Masseles Stan Dzon St Clair Shores Ml displays DH4 Caribou Cargo model has 16-ft wingspan weighs 541/2 lb powered two Sacha-Dolmar 31 engines has two Futaba radios 22 servos electrically retractable landing gear battery back up system TRAMPS members gather annual Swap Model Show Traverse City Arkansao Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Bail 264 5 Belt Line Rd Daliax TX 75253 Michael S Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempei 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Huriey iii 229 Brian Dr Pieasaeton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missoari City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnilie OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chock Wood 909 Harvard St Clxxix NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Bill May 3839 Dachess Trail Dallas TX 75229 Model airplaning magnetic heard kid prayed night model airplane After year nightly prayer figured maybe system didnt work way went out stole model plane . prayed forgiveness giggle start last column someone just gave sign reading Will lady left 11 kids Texas Stadium please pick up . beating Dallas Cowboys 14 0 always good reassure ourselves perhaps GOOD generation follow ing us after letter Richard Staight AMA #21638 Houston enclosed photo story bit about son Adam 11 years old holds AMA license number 264231 Richard father says Adam has flying couple years 11 years old real natural Control Line flier great mind because get entirely too phone calls wanting know What kinds Radio Control models have boy 11 years old store try hard point out constant adult supervision 11-year-old youngster has no business radio-controlled plane has city streets family car try fer Control Line flying good least semisafe substitute Some callers get angry cut em down RC idea really pretty successful showing light ones intelligent enough listen want preach gospel alor us kid can get Control Line model air first-class style around $55 difference price usually attractive parents recommend ready-built Cox PT19 Trainer perhaps boy build own Goldberg Little Wiz ard some such kit kit good old Cox 049 engine Black Widow preferred great match cost about same ready-built except kid learns thanks Richard Staight giving chance get up soapbox Rich ard has belonged AMA 30 years wife Kathleen daughter Samantha AMA members along Richard Adam AMA its best some photos col umn month took new fun-experiment Dallas RC Club Randy Randolph organized Little Plane Fly-In no strict rules except engine size 25 under brought out whole bunch beautiful small birds just plain fun first day blown out 35 38 mph winds Sunday November 6th beautiful flying days ever impressed two things First work manship originality superb Second although size stated limited 25 smaller surprised num ber planes Electric Please know Electric stay constantly improving technology making prac tical fun cheaper day Any us Dallas RC Club highly rec ommend relaxer try Small Bird Fly-In might want write Randy Ran dolph about PO Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 know wed like think whole world fair gentle generous blight self-ness selfishness really making whole world unpleasant went out Small Bird meet just men tioned just take pictures some see above magazine salute Dallas RC Club its effort pioneer new way enjoy modeling bring idea Everyone seemed glad see appreciative putting out extra effort support club guy confronted ever print pictures us dont ever have ar ticle go todays world always self-centered clod around thinks should him doing FREE least rest Dal las RC members proud appreciative rapidly growing breed GREEDY peo ple like guy mentioned big part reason final column Let drop gem advice getting along you club officer newsletter editor differ some serving such district VP dont just tear head off print out first confronting him directly dif ference may have perfectly honest honorable reason having done what didnt like simply didnt under stand lacked information have deeply hurt several times last year just have tried hard Dont part increasing group negative people simply take delight busting somebody nose will improve nothing will probably make victim hate guts Yet another reason last column much happier vein owe lot thanks have kind thank 50 years service AMA mention club newsletters wonderful personal letters gestures Espe cially great T-shirt sent Gregory G Jones Tracy CA Skyliners RC Club message shirt appro priate cartoon says Bad Day Flying Better Good Day Work shirt thought have lifted spirits far higher can put words Clue something thoughtful some guarantee will both feel better Gregory Jones LOVE YOU wish could share tribute efforts found Wichita Falls RC Clubs newsletter sent Kevin Bow man newsletter editor full column newsletter brought tears eyes because didnt think anyone realized hard Ive tried column simply signed SUPERCHIEF wonder club realizes what wonderful compassionate lead ership have Wonderful Regarding AMA Executive Council am leaving after 23 years please honor people serving may al ways agree actions please lieve say EVERY PERSON ON THE AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOES THE VERY BEST HE KNOWS HOW TO DO ing far information av erage member will ever have please ad mire president DON LOWE fine leadership difficult peri ods time AMA history AMA great ganization YOU part Dont throw rocks HELP 50 years have given AMA GOD gave give pray inspired life Bless 5 5 5 * END OF FLIGHT * * ** 128 Model Aviation Eleven-year-old AMA member 264231 Adam Staight Houston TX Mid west ME-i 09 Control Line model has al ready flying couple years natural flier Randy Rodgers president Fort Worth Thunderbirds holding beautiful 25powered contribution Dallas RC fly-in Joe Wagner came way Pennsyl vania covey birds Dallas RC fly-in Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska S North Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe addreao EMAIL 700672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 50th St Lincoln NE essos Nathan Lanoanter 3507 5 Kendall St Denver CO B0235 Rena Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington NO 59421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sulina KS 67401 Jim Rioketto 516 5 Cloodus 5mev Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Manglso c/n Radio Service Center 919 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-u107 Evening 303 a3e-32ee Last month mentioned effort High Plains Drifters Free Flight Club Chey enne WY Magnificent Mountain Men Free Flight Club Denver CO jointly raised money donate Make Wish Foundation also men tioned trend clubs give charitable organizations Well am happy report other club has picked up idea has gone step further chal lenging other clubs match donation $100 Just think what kind positive good can organization clubs district would partic ipate mention image good feelings clubs choose partici pate Well guess off running Oh yes club has issued chal lenge other AMA Clubs Excellence ARVADA ASSOCI ATED MODELERS Arvada CO may contacting just use notice contact go Ill report column things going throughout time challenge Speaking goodness fellow modelers recent District IX meeting Kansas report later column fel low modelers donated over $100 mem ory former AVP Wyoming Charles Chuck Brannon Lou Ward Executive As sistant Headquarters has responded Dear Travis letter formal acknowledgment donation made district No vember 7 1988 memorial plate has placed National Center Aeromod eling memory Mr Charles Chuck Brannon area museum set aside dedication friends have passed away Generous acts unselfish giving have made possible center created have allowed contin ued growth museum fitting memorial friend Most districts newsletter editors aware AMA National Newsletter comes free chartered club N/L editor idea highlight outstanding contributions made use another tool communication Starting January District IX will start using page N/L some in-district communication Since have six associate vice-presidents appointed district will writing two times year spe cific activities going state will addition reporting column Russ Miller AVP North Dakota has designed schedule AVPs will contaced him turn occurs will need continued put reporting Speaking Russ Miller Russ has volun teered have North Dakota host next years District IX meeting during first weekend November probably Bismarck know Russ will plan super meeting will informative well fun time modelers families Next year North Dakota marks its Centennial Celebration would expect play role hosting modelers throughout district Pen Prairie aka Jim Mow rey Kinsley KS has reported District IX AMA meeting Comotose N/L Since intended get report column Ill reinvent wheel let Jims writing tell story LEADING THE WAY third annual AMA meeting hosted District IX just completed Sauna KS outstanding well attended dis trict members missed missed special event rivals impor tance AMA Nationals next annual meeting already planning stage held Bismarck ND November 3-5 1989 Russ Miller AVP Carrington ND claims will best yet espe cially since promised dancing girls Ive never see Eskimoan dancers Ive already marked 89 calendar can hardly wait Friday evening November 4 used getting acquainted guest speak ers district officers attend ance Travis McGinnis District 9 VP Geoff Styles AMA Director Public Rela tions Bob Underwood AMA Technical Di rector Russ Miller ND AVP Don Moden KS AVP Tom Boyd NE AVP Jim Mowrey RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Don Vineyard RC Helicopter Contest Board member Steve Mangles District Fre quency Coordinator Jim Van Loo IMAA AMA President Don Lowe airline con nection problems missed Friday eve ning get-together joined Satur day Mike Tallman CL & FF Contest Coor dinator Control Line Contest Board member As can see missed golden opportunity get two cents about operation district AMA attending Friday evening session included impromptu session Travis ascertain feelings members some rumblings ranks filtered him type direct communication very important allows Travis feel pulse membership giving him direc tion representation district Executive Council also two-way street both executive member ship benefits Topping off evening ses sion several interesting videotapes development true model Jet turbine engine three now operating US today will sell about four grand Im sure modeler will want Saturdays sessions well attended included topics flying sites safety ra dio frequencies field layouts insurance public relations Bob Underwood Geoff Styles handled sessions af ter lunch break groups rotated sessions available Saturday evening session saw sev eral hundred dollars worth door prizes given attendance Prizes ranged spare glue tips glue accessories re tract systems starters kits top-of-theline JR radio system to win there. day Saturday Steve Mangles busy checking transmitters applying gold silver stickers radios congratulated job well done Sunday morning session far am concerned important interesting question answer session time really find out what planning stages future AMA also chance let peo pIe need know feelings important subjects just time clear up misunderstandings mis conceptions may have troubling past answers receive sessions straightforward con cise no double-talk hedging tribute people have running organization something mem ber should witness challenge other AMA districts FOLLOW THE LEADERhold ANNUAL dis trict meetings find out what really makes modeling AMA work Pen Prairie Thanks Jim report district meeting participant received packet mate rials covering topics should beneficial clubs avail able dropping Geoff Styles note AMA Headquarters Keep landings soft intentional Technical Award Bob Underwood Technical Director Near end 1985 AMA Executive Council voted approve concept technical award given Aca demy award honors development items improve performance model aircraft components enable equipment perform new tasks simplify facilitate tasks now required build ing flying encourage safety sound suppression Technical Award acknowledges peo ple have made significant contribu tion technical end hobby/ sport Bob Bill Hunter Satellite City re ceived first Technical Award troduction cyanoacrylate adhesives modeling community nomination individuals groups award may made two AMA members must received September 1st year Nomination forms can obtained AMA Headquar ters contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood Voting candidates done AMA Council Past VicePresidents February 1989 129 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David 1 Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Tumey Ave &rottadale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Mike Lee 11430 Spftflre Drive San Diego CA 82126 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucson AZ 85740 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 2723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weal Valley City UT 84120 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 918 382-1862 opinion really counts mind yours does youll soon see Recently de cided go file cabinets look over huge amount paper IVe accumu lated three years AMA District 10 VicePresident Some what found may interest particularly people whove agreed ap proach AMAs needs example over last three years re ceived grand total 1147 letters AMA members equates 105 letters per day day including Saturdays Sundays full three years Naturally dont get mail deliveries Sundays letters usually arrived bunches case may have wondered didnt answer simply didnt have much time available Apologies aside whats interesting what 1147 letters said aid few friends mag nificent computer data base program heres detailed summary Although about half letters came District 10 rest came over US District No Letters 134 297 381 446 579 697 729 871 931 10564 1118 can conclude let ters seem represent statistically genu ine cross section AMAs entire member ship opinions District 10 members have often branded radicals some Eastern associates Executive Council Eight hundred fifteen letters clearly expressed full agreement way Ive written column Practically indicated strongly against ways other VPs use monthly columns provide what commonly called three-month-old district trivia gossip Will amount pub lic opinion change what read future doubt Three hundred forty-three letters said first thing read month column find flattering strong indication magazines editorial pol icies need reviewed Six hundred forty-two letters indi cated felt AMA needs solving flying site problems ex periencing What should AMA hun dred fifty-six said want AMA buy land Seventy-three asked AMA assist clubs buying land Twenty-four said AMA should hire local representatives solve lo cal problems last certainly least 315 said wished AMA would get sport recognized adult activ ity spending effort resources public relations lobbying Note AMAs nonprofit status prevents organi zation lobbying cause other Three hundred fifteen writers ex pressed strong feelings towards redistrict ing AMA new district boundaries result greater equality member num bers Four hundred seven letters men tioned felt Nats needed either eliminated modified broken up number smaller separate contests Specifically 196 said No Nats 211 said Change 156 said Break up smaller contests Contrast 16 letters giving present-style Nats full support find interesting two came members Nats Organizing Com mittee 12 other Nats officials yes two Nats contestants spite widespread feelings look Nats continue run same old way future else can good old boys get together once year relive past Two hundred seventy-three letters told radio problems writers felt brought some aspect AMAs fre quency plan some other cause such todays equipment being capable op erating within 10 kHz paging systems couple areas chose go along what written hundred seventeen members asked run AMA President No will notl No less 92 received last three months asked reconsider decision run VP again did run Twenty-six said casting writein votes anyway So much good news also some negative letters 37 1147 letters stated some form disa greement policies methods and/or writings Thats overall ratio 311 sup porting Well job like cant possibly satisfy everyone think numbers show Ive least come close So case youve wondered along past three years Ive taken strong stands have Ive written column way have Ive fought against certain things AMA its because letters clearly di rected What puzzles other VPs arent getting similar letters merely ignoring Yes opinion has counted least eyes hope successor whoever may maintains campaigns Ive begun representative way case youre wondering above statis tics add up 1147 its because letters addressed sub ject issue An open leffer next AMA District 10 VP Now office pay careful tention what AMA members want Thats job job Publish home phone number office phone number column prepared spend lot time phone Most important calls will come dinnertime learn like cold food Immediately order larger mailbox youre going need Between member letters AMA correspondence club newsletters youre going average six nine inches new mail per week Forget about building flying doing job wont have time either Buy new suitcase new car Youre going need both get around dis trict way under no circumstances should ever plan visit clubs flying fields far west em end district No will ever understand really went Hawaii legitimate AMA business disagree fellow Executive Council members issue resist temptation go along just re main popular eyes Try always honest open wont easy because youll face kinds pres sures disclose what call party line prepared face Executive Council rarely shows understanding benefits long-range planning Expect have become expert fire-fighting crisis handling Take crash course minority relations want see AMA keep up times minority member Council youre going need skills Get know AMA Head quarters staff can Youll find dedicated group people working under severe limitations own creation patient help whenever can Try ex plain AMA members bitch moan about HQ screw-ups often Councils fault HQ staff Dont afraid look big picture big amounts money AMA isnt just village club its big business wont easy maintain proper view point Youll often dragged through tons details trivia will cloud ob scure view Gods sake dont become good old boys Weve enough past closing Id like thank members support during last three years giving opportunity try get AMA address its real needs See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods 130 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana S Oregon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAiL780872422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder iD 83875 Gary R Fuiier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99205 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #59 Fayellup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 781-5103 Well group now youve heard good news several sources including lead last months column What news ask Just will have very first Nats District Xl ever will hap pen July 15th through 23rd TnCities area southeast Washington Right now looks like have super sites segments everything close enough gether will allow people enjoy various events major point has made very unfortunate cancel Free Flight last Nats lack site will no lack site coming sum mer Right now have site commit ted said better previ ous Nats FF site couple larger sites going look need careful negotiation land will try way may find best outdoor FF site ever seen Nats maybe else Id hoped could give details next planning meeting couple weeks off patient editor isnt going let get away waiting long get certainly going have NW peo ple working ways can cluding event directors Right now Bob Parker has designated Control Line Precision Aerobatics event director Joe Just will ED Navy Carrier Mike Hazel will same Speed can get sorted out Just hot flash Frozen Tales newsletter Midnight Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Don Freestone edi tor peach guy Some ad vice going fly out cold cold test equipment first Right either outside freezer cool down equipment see makes difference small temperature change can make big difference lot better ing way rather suddenly discov ering youve got problem bird heading icy deck Flying over wa ter can forgiving over land its its solid form Keep mind electrons hot-blooded ob jects generally Battery packs lose oomph cold weather Unless course onboard pack Diehard also some words about flying etiquette like asking around find what frequencies others flying letting people know what fre quency grouping oth ers frequency good words Ready little comic relief start Andrews H-Ray lengthen tail moment make new wing area stick K&B 61 nose balance weight aft Go straight up betchum OOS Know what else wa ter gets servos die sometimes midflight RIP about some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Idaho Photos usual Bob Balch Sloth McCollough Its easier have Bob take shot scoreboard because gives names pilots go planes Usually know guys occasionally foul up like last sum mer forget get relevant data Hopefully will OK Lockheed Hudson neat up close looks Done Paul Har ding entered Team Scale never did see fly cant imagine flying very well Truly fine effort Heres old friend fellow SRAC mem ber Erv Solberg Dr below luck can make out pilot standing attention Erv briefs him next flight next pnoto see engine de tailing Dick Hansens Jenny Dick Bruce Cooper went Scalemasters Fi nal did rather well Just well es capes think Dick 15th bad considering basic WiN II Scalemaiters Too bad cant see color pictures especially Mystery Ship presented King Davis Maybe will come Nats enter Soort Scale least think recognize knobby knees should belong Bert Baker owner P-38 also produces kit Im absolutely sure seem remember two ST 2500s power Lightning will always favor ite planes cause did get watch pilots wring em out got watch Dick Bong fly P-38 several twins Farragut summer Heres shot two twins entered Hudson background makes nice contrast Toibo Mykkanens twin Otter Toibos remarkable entry because first Scale contest first twin Im told totally scratch wonder what will come up next Stay tuned Well Ive come end column year hope its good year 1989 will year filled happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR February 1989 131 Claude Tanner flew Maule M-6 Rocket As recall original bought farm before Claude got documenta tion wanted obviously got enough scratch-build beauty JUNIOR FLIGHT Walnut Scale What some reason other have recently re ceived four requests asking informa tion about rules Walnut Scale probably mere coincidence came about same time following memo Al Kettenis Van Nuys CA typical Would please define Walnut Scale special rules go Peanut Scale little small Coco nut Scale too big Walnut Scale sounds like may just ticket Unfortunately Ive seen name never details Others wrote asking about Walnut Scale seemed think maximum wingspan 18 inches . knew about What rest rules So thought about bit. doggone . thats knew about too Really what rules idea big Peanut. 18-in-wingspan Peanut. rest rules per Peanut Scale rules bigger Peanut anyway Pea nut really too small Al Kettenis suggested Should popular Scale model size big ger beginners would find easier get started Peanuts too small did become popular Lets turn clock back bit Lots years ago be about 1960. Chairman NFFS Small Field Committee looking new events small fields What else Dave Stott wrote about Scale models flying Bridgeport CT models throwbacks 1930s era small rather stark Scale models around 12-in wingspan flying models over predetermined course around field model carried piece pa per envelope called event Airmail Dave Bob Thompson other Bridgeport Aeronuts found small Scale models delightful Dave offered style model small field event wondered whether event should called Pee Wee Scale Peanut Scale remember liked Peanut must admit didnt think just what Small Field Committee looking wearing blinders thinking terms Scale models idea began catch shortly course did write article NFFS Free Flight Digest promoting small field event popularity Peanut Scale has phe nomenal Its easygoing rules have ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 important its success also idea returning square nostalgia Golden Era small span probably important too due ease storing carrying minimal cost materials 12-in size selected because wingspan lot early kits point remember size chosen optimum Flying Scale model Dave Bob set wingspan rule 12 plus minus 1 aim 12in model course didnt expect models exactly 12 So al lowed vary inch wingspans 11 13 Soon Peanut models 13-in span just under event gained official AMA status rules spoke maximum 13 Twelve-inch Peanuts forgotten sharper competition required bet ter flying models 13-in-span models yield better performance 12-in airplanes Eigh teen-inch Walnut Scale models provide still bet ter results often easier con struct So what rules 18-in-wingspan Walnut Scale models search Walnut Scale rules made short list well-known Scale mod elers wrote asking rules heard back couple warded request others Dave Stotts reply prompt Woe Other wingspan limit 18 know anything about Walnut Scale did originate offshoot some other group modelers never event meets have offshoot events such Jumbo Pistachio WW Peanut Dogfight WA II Combat various versions Peanut Scale official Flying Aces Club rules out hands now Weve flown lot Peanuts Columbia University using Mooney judging rules Weve also tried Charisma Scale ISL-30 note Dave Aronstein mentioned may Walnut Scale what needed Co lumbia Daves response sounds like what need Columbia SCALE Walnut Scale Coconut Scale just SCALE lets anybody enter Scale model Lots people already have Scale models some reason arent just right size ISL-30 whatever have good turnout therefore fun very broad event should used addition Pea nut clubs successfully No dont know what Walnut Scale exactly dont like Indoor event wall its name Don Srull commented About Walnut Scale rules Maxecutors Club actually dont have Scale events called Walnut non-Peanut Scale events run AMA Rub ber Scale Coconut Scale FAC Rubber Scale heard Bob Clemens Regarding Walnut Scale note first time Ive seen event mentioned quite Walnut Scale knowledge nothing attempt set larger Pea nut Rubber Scale size getting too much larger Peanut believe span limit 18 best can remember Other stipulation no unique Walnut Scale rules time flew Walnut door meet Cleveland back 1970s Fly ing Aces rules used addition 18in span limit Walnut Scale never became sort established event know Bob suggested write Russ Brown CD Cleveland Free Flight Society contest did Russ Brown said Walnut Scale event origin natural growth Peanut Scale flying Flying Aces Club Connecticut Bob Thompson Dave Stott other fliers Pinkham Field Vito Garofalo Tern Aero championed event 18-in maximum wingspan Vito real nice line kits fit Walnut Scale promotional art included Walnut Scale de cal winged walnut shell CFFS offered event after reading about model mag azine probably late 74 early 75 issues Bill Hannan replied Walnut Scale rules surprising unable find set stuff However Aeroneers newslet ter editor says upper span limit 18 thinks otherwise rules es sentially similar Peanut both seem re member rules originated Vito Gar ofalo back Tern Aero kit bus iness Thus would seem Chicago boys would very apt know rules never seemed catch on west coast ask Charlie Sotich So went Charlie too Charlie Sotich responded called Vito Garofalo asked him about Walnut Scale said wingspan limited 18 event really never progresses further So tracked Walnut Scale down its originator shortly after receiving Charlies note received letter Vito Garofalo him self Walnut Scale rules formulated promote Tern Aero kits produced period 1971-1976 Peanut Scale contest ac tivity doing well time appeared Terns 18-in Scale models being flown everywhere rather homeless far category concerned So dreamed up new Essentially rules 1 Projected wingspan exceed 180 Accordingly people owning good-performing Peanut could compete event promoting general interest 2 Fuselage must full-scale no profiles Wing must also scale lib erty could taken reasonable dihedral angle no scale penalty 3 Rudder and/or sta bilizer could enlarged up 25% beyond scale contours must maintain character 4 Propeller flying exceed six-inch di ameter could plastic balsa other wood 5 Models produced kits allowed must have true Scale basis 6 other Peanut category rules applied present stage would seem appropriate alter add rules make meaningful de finitive original intent mentioned promote line also wished en large universal modeling interest So now have full story Walnut Scale its time popularity now due So long see next month 132 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Byrne Crispin Sears Hempel Keyawa Victors 1988 AMA VicePresident Election Incumbents John Byrne Howard Crispin Jim Sears reelected AMA VicePresidents Districts 2 4 6 ballot ing concluded December 1988 Dis tricts 8 10 incumbents candidates elected AMA VicePresidents Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa election three-year term commencing January 1 1989 Vote counts provided Auditor Ray mond McGivern follows District 2 John Byrne959 Write-in candidates23 Total982 District 4 Howard Crispin549 Write-in candidates33 Total582 District 6 Gary Frost712 Jim Sears853 Write-in candidates1 Total1566 District 8 Dannie Ball335 Gene Hempel830 Bert Striegler532 Write-in candidates4 Total1701 District 10 Reginald Keyawa1286 Bryant Thompson610 Bev Wisniewski1060 Write-in candidates17 Total2973 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting October 221988 following attendance regular fall meeting took place AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice-President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Trav McGinnis Arvada CO VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive VicePresident Ev Langworthy Academys executive staff per sonnel present Guests included Earl Witt past president Jack Finn AVP District 7 Robert Landry Dick Sherman AVPs District 1 Doug Holland AVP District 4 Robert Jackson AMA legal counsel John Baker president AOPA Fred Marks Bill Hershberger Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee members Howard Kuhn Pat Miller Ed Pearson Mark Bundick NAR representatives Lillian Worth Molly Web ster copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 1 1989 minutes official until review possible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled January 13 1989 regular fall meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Pres ident chaired meeting Guests assembly members intro duced themselves followed several nouncements President Thanks Howard Kuhn AMA model rocketry representative FAI helping organize very successful USA USSR Spacemodels competition intention pursue similar type Approval Minutes moved sec onded approved accept July 22 1988 minutes amended written Coun cil input II Executive Vice-Presidents Report Dave Brown noted new Comptroller Lynne Collins has done very good job since retirement Gisele Jackson no longer concern regard transition Continued page 118 RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John worth S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Vojslavek 0 Technicai Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Servicee Director Carl Maroney erahip Director Mike woodtolk 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles iai Prolects Director Doug Preit 0 Publicationa Director Ceri R Wheeley 0 Nata General Manager ymca Msnkowski 0 Muasum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Generai Counsei Jeremish Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive DireCtor including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr 3 Reston VA 22090 tournament Russians per haps Chinese also combined South North American international competi tion first Junior World Championships Poland past summer huge suc cess AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Reading comprehension quite some pe riod time articles have written re garding recommended sound level Academy would like achieve data states desirable figure 90 dBA measured 9 ft over hard surface Sketches have published showing accomplished Obviously doing something very wrong Articles ap pear own magazine De cember issue another publication figure given 90 dBA meter comments difficult attain value Please among writing articles publication get figures correct Wrong information creating great deal problem program Individuals may read article others use incorrect information individuals will also begin think nearly impossible meet criteria strive attain THE FIGURE IS 90 dBA AT 9 FT Large engines have received several letters asking terms quieting large engines Work being done engines recent issue photo muffler being marketed Erics Quality RC Products others com ing along also lines soft mount ing large engines reduce high levels vibration being transmitted aircraft structure welcome input anyone working mufflers large engines have done work area drop note describing what have Photographs devices would also some benefit Vibration large engines becomes much greater problem regard struc tural integrity muffler mounting can rigidly attach muffler aircraft motion engine mount long pipe muffler cantilevered off engine will develop vibration its own will soon cause fatigue nec essary either use flexible section per normal pipe installation Pattern aircraft brace unit engine frame muffler Erics markets example provides attachment point purpose large diameter mass propellers used engines re quires very careful balancing reduce vibration induced device Much needs done big engine/aircraft categories Sound Contest Boards Once again cy cle rules making proposals taking place once again chairman Contest Boards opposed changing rules provide effective mufflers competi tion aircraft competition group does appreciate extent influence contest aircraft have upon overall aeromodeling scene unfortunate groups cannot least make start toward getting quiet aircraft competi tion Performance need change did change would no det rimental effect aircraft particular cat egory would have same advantages Continued page 119 Model Aviation Handicapped Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations often say model aviation sport everyone fact welcome membership people have terest model aviation speaks well sport people very interesting aspect loving min iature aircraft construction flying adherents erroneously called handicapped great enthusiasts have several friends obliged use wheelchairs get around does stop being avid fliers does stop being Contest Direc tors club officers contestants does stop attending trade shows club activities important AMA model aviation create wide understanding what possible hundreds people out dont know care about model avia tion need work continually change appreciated especially get keep flying sites must known need known recognized people positions affect sport mean politicians appoint ed officials diversity membership very important Its important show peo ple may considered handicapped can enjoy sport share thrills skills fun would like prepare story national release cover some handicapped AMA members Such story could helpful getting broad message out gen eral public saw Time magazine September 1988 Insight magazine August 1988 other national stories have either prepared cooperated pro ducing can appreciate posi tive impact publicity can have need some background information handicapped AMA members plus good photographs help us write story have members club know other such people build fly necessarily chartered club would like hear about Location photos either workshop fly ing field would suitable should black white glossy finish minimum size should five seven inches must good quality taken good lens suitable reproduction mag azine Background data should include basic nature handicap reason get ting involved aeromodeling length time model aviator reasons stay ing sport readers would send such data will prepare story use public re lations agency try get published through As can appreciate no guarantee story will get accept ance publication work through established channels Any good story properly documented stands good chance helping us focus wider lens sport enjoy Public relations public image fac tors need consider work time help assisting us high light another facet model aviation story will much appreciated February 1989 117 Site Proposals Wanted AMA seeking proposals purchase land will used national model sport aviation center size required 1000 3000 acres own control Open flat terrain Midwest location preferred Send proposals Property Acquisition Com mittee AMA HQ 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 June 1 1989 Call 703 435-0750 FAX 703 435-0798 quickly month passes Seems yesterday last wrote column time marches events Since last wrote column weve another Coun cil meeting Reston VA will read ing synopsis session elsewhere magazine wont belabor details except point out couple items re scinded action modify Headquar ters building provide office space since can build externally just cheaply can provide space moving MA out building rental space also looking ahead eventual combined flying site/headquarters new location Please understand previ ously contemplated action consume some museum space based de sire serve larger membership inter ests minimum cost museum im portant adjunct operation basic membership needs must take priority have new membership process ing system place seems work ing hopefully fewer mistakes much faster turnaround Incidentally mem bership processing has now consumed Headquarters conference room things CROWDEDwe putting first things FIRST Certainly nothing basic operation processing member ship applications promptly properly objective flying site acquisition moving forward have advertised property offers flooding committee headed Pete Waters has de veloped system property evaluation has set objectives im portant objectives develop first such site Nats-quality facility located Midwest near center model population Obviously other factors will temper selection such property costs location good access possible cost sharing others potential property value growth etc addition have already visited preliminary discussion EAA about joining forces property acquisition use mind would strength such alliance both organizations since EAA AMA two largest avi ation groups country goals similaronly related different size aircraft regard attended Circus Circus Tournament Champions Vegas November judges panel consisted combined panel AC model judges using IAC techniques Worked well can sure will precip itous about property acquisition want right might add have single negative response item say Hurry District IX meeting held Sauna KS meeting well planned well tended very worthwhile Bob Under wood Geoff Styles Headquarters staff also brief members matters opportunity explore basic AMA objectives problems very beneficial Next year meeting will held North Dakota strongly urge districts hold membership meetings type its great opportunity get district AVPs together constituents Frequencies Lets talk little bit about touchy subject frequencies As may know eight-year phase-in plan calls use ALL frequencies 50 1991 time fast approaching make work best least problems should have nationally accepted approach means should ALL flying narrowband equipment Fortunately good inex pensive narrow-band equipment has available some time buy new equipment PLEASE buy NARROW BAND Please understand also old equipment CAN narrow-banded trans mitters nominal fee allay concern about have FCCs assurance procedure legal done manufacturer desig nated agent has much discussion about idea allowing use wideband equip ment until wears out indeterminate period using locally devised schemes frequency separation Please understand such schemes can made work least local basis will obviously have modified evidence communications equipment operation fouls up scheme Also na tional plan drop use alternate fre quencies would RISK LOSS frequen cies due lack use prevent flex ibility required accommodate local com munications transmissions problems So can see no pat solution no wants make good equipment obsolete same time want face fu ture assurance quality operation minimum risk crashes AMAs role advisory responsible OBTAINING new frequencies Only FCC can dictate law land USE manufacture equipment also realize AMA speaks primarily its membership has no authority relative thousands other RC fliers country feel larger responsibility area because responsible getting frequen cies desperately want SAFE opera tion future view AMA Council last meeting reaffirmed phase-in date 1991 frequencies position require narrow-band transmitters time would like add evidence far indicates TRULY narrow-band equipment meeting AMA guide lines operating problem difficult areas WIDEBAND equipment having problems communication equipment discussing phase-in plan people has ever said never its always mat ter WHEN As far Im concerned best interests will served making soonerafter cant predict equipment will wear out can EC Meeting Cont pg 116 Subsequent announcements subjects discussion follows Brown made observation chairman Finance Committee should someone other Executive VicePresident President immediately fol lowed through Browns recommenda tion Lee Webster chairman making appointment Anistics Inc has finished actuarial study AMAs insurance plan concluding AMAs risk exposure 1987 adequately protected assets presently reserve therefore approved unani mously adopt Browns recommendation $135000 transferred surplus insurance reserve fund Presentation 1989 budget devel oped HQ Finance Committee noting based 8% estimated membership growth 5% growth other income After discussion individ ual items contained budget motion adopt 1989 preliminary budget exclu sive PR portion requires fur ther examination approved 12 1 against 3 Recommendation increase AMA travel allowance 225 24 cents mile conformance current Fed eral Government standard addition recommended adopt policy cover ing travel mobile home type vehicle retroactive past two years cur rent president following motions approved unanimously 40 cents mile authorized travel vehicle used dom icile cost travel exceed com mon carrier lodging b to adopt Federal standard 24 cents mile travel allowance effective No vember 1 1988 III Insurance Don Krafft reported AMA Insurance Committee met Octo ber 5 produced recommendations follows staff attorney employed fulltime staff person other Exec utive Director given authority ap prove case settlements up predeter mined level Establishment student membership denoting person under direct super vision AMA licensed instructor 118 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714A Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 HOW LOST MY TAIL IN LAS VEGAS As already know last month included Circus Circus Interna tional Tournament Champions Las Ve gas yours truly privileged competitors prestigious event Upon arrival Las Vegas air plane flying reasonably well spite fact engine running just fine seemed lacking slightly power Merle Hyde experimented same engine Chip suggested different prop found work well gave try What dif ference prop can make Now plenty power model flew about 20 mph faster After three four flights cleaning up discovered screws hold tail missing whole tail assembly loose Thinking screws simply vibrated loose simply replaced Loctighted new ones lasted flight plate through screws passed broke tail held just flying wires After regluing plate field flew again plate screws went broke loose time kept whole tail falling off completely ONE rudder cable time idea propeller attendant speed increase con nected tail problem never consid ered Once spent full evening re building tail assembly new bush ings alignment dowels new mount ing plates new flying wires Surely will keep tail onafter stayed fine home 50 hts next morn ing after processing airplane tried againand once again tail nearly fell off now getting little concerned other competitors came up said seen rudder flutter instant just after takeoff light bulb turned course Thats what causing thereby extending automatic insurance cov erage student member Rescinding National Association Rocketrys liability coverage March 31 1989 due legal complications Cash payment estate AMA volunteer died 1988 Nats Approval legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nui sance case Amending motion July 1988 F ecutive Council meeting provides withholding certificates insurance pend ing approval primary club include authority rescind certificates response request NAR Pres ident delay decision concerning cancel lation organizations insurance agreed AMA Insurance Committee tail try part company now ep oxied tail back permanently changed another prop would slow air plane down yet retain vertical power went out fly couple practice flights before contest started time worked fine after thinking about times tried part com pany felt pretty lucky have airplane fly Pretty lucky yes. lucky enough finish above. guessed it. 13th Oh well 13th isnt bad old man out much practice trip home another problem Now tail no longer removable fu selage wouldnt fit shipping crate Dean Koger saved airplane hor rible fate having its tail amputated prob ably ripsaw fit crate agreed bring home Ohio trailer Thanks Dean TOC great contestwell run fairly judged extremely well attended spectators short class event happy hear Bill Bennett declare intent continue tradition 1990 behalf Id like thank Circus Circus Bill Bennett Mel Larson Mike Cioli Phil Kraft Doc Edwards everyone else involved its operation winner else Hanno Prett ner followed VERY closely Chip Hyde Wolfgang Matt Tony Frackowiak Steve Rojecki Congratulations Also past month Executive Council meeting budget 1989 passed $59 million cries membership heard result decided go ahead proposed AMA HQ building expansion rather look toward renting space nearby magazine using space mag azine now occupies expand other depart ments will hopefully hold us until decision made national flying site/ headquarters site future Speaking national flying site permanent site whatever may want call property acquisition committee recommend ed have engineering study done particular site east coast Executive Council overwhelmingly re jected underlying reason being want site Midwest sur prised particularly strongly apparently feel will make search much easier Till next month. will meet NAR representative tempt work out some accommodation response committees recom mendations several actions taken motion authorize disbursement cash payment estate Jim Buchan approved unanimously b motion purchase foreign liability policy protect AMA members partic ipating modeling activities other coun tries approved unanimously c motion approve specific amount legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nuisance case approved 12 1 against 4 IV Model Box Allowance Executive Di rector AMAs travel agent related some recent FAI team travel experiences inContinued page 120 SoundCont pg 117 handicaps time Contest Boards take good look headed situation created whereby becomes very difficult United States take position within ClAM subject unwilling anything own country chairman Contest Boards also representatives ClAM fact noise committee body until disbanded During pe riod no action taken category ex cept Radio Control Aerobatics F3A need action continue area aeromodeling Some categories have gone far past ban mufflers altogether would benefits some within categories hold contests spe cifically models effective mufflers would lead development some expertise understanding what takes become quiet overall effect performance Until try rea sonable refuse alter rules Com ments welcome Engine manufacturers incorporate com petition requirements products doubt fact look advertising Most engines manufactured over seas influence degree what manufactured must present unified front demand engine/muffler combinations effective understanding manufacturer go ing market so-called US configuration engine would start Scale Scale especially radio-controlled Scale peculiar category rule aircraft will have muffler cases seems interpreted meaning device carry exhaust outside engine cowling wise choice models make attempt quieting installation number mufflers pipes other homemade units effectively quiet engine exhaust Selection propellers can further reduce sound levels really need loud aircraft order enjoy Scale flying competition Now Scale seems moving entirely away small heavy 60-powered models years past much larger aircraft room place effective sound sup pression devices Its no longer necessary such devices extend bulk outside aircraft Perhaps rules could also al tered muffler unit would stalled after static judging detract static flight score con siderations can enter usage sound suppression devices Propellers Flight testing will take place week look some results wind tunnel theoretical studies aircraft used will provided telemetry equip ment read out dynamic information end result program find out performance can compared real-life situation report other aspects propeller research will appear forth coming article February 1989 119 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Tn-Cities Nats. What The Tn-Cities Kennewick Pas co Richland close working together support Nats Where The south central part Washing ton State Columbia river southeast Seattle southwest Spokane near Oregon border Why Great weather sights spirit Friendliness enthusiasm clear skies over 300 sunny days year Dry air eases heat summertime July 15-23 1989 last Free Flightersa great site Good sites also Radio Control Con trol Line families great Pacific Northwest explore enjoya unique part country worthy major vacation invest ment time travel Inviting waterways beckon boaters water skiers swim mers fishermans paradise Scene great Unlimited Hydroplane Budweiser Rac es July 31 Tn-Cities International Air Show July 17 RC Mini-Hydro Racers July 30 River Spectacular July 30 may surprise TnCities area great wine country North west Wine Festival takes place July 8-9 Weinfest July 17-18 Numerous riverside parks attract sunbath ers picnickers campers May through October combination abundant wa ter very little rain cloudless skies makes invigorating different scenery area sits Columbia Ba sin confluence Snake Yakima Columbia riversan outdoor paradise residents visitors welcome mat out modelers families part new program tract newcomers Tn-Cities Great reasonably priced hotels available close Nats flying sites will used Nats Headquarters hotel recap turing comfortable atmosphere made New England Nats Chicopee MA popular Just New England pro vided great hospitality AMA National championships 1983 1985 great Northwest anxious same 1989 may feel distance too far go model meet now time think positively Tn-Cities area caters families Besides recreational fea tures area has great shopping combination small town friendliness modern facilities prefer recreation vehicles motor homes trailers hotels good RV sites close Nows time plan once-ina-lifetime cross-country vacation 1989 Nationals will significant international event Canadians joining USA will different Nats emphasis hospitality Note too year dates dont conflict great Experimental Associ ation Fly-In Oshkosh WI youre able go Nats East Midwest plan visit great EAA Fly-In way back Yes lot vacation time will required take both events same year think special opportunitya chance have never before something talk about years come Again think positive An8to5Nats. looks like both RC Pattern Pylon fliers officials will enjoy change scheduling 1989 National Champion ships because event ex pected operate different site Thus stead having share site Pylon typically operating 7 am earlier noon Pattern noon 1 pm until 8 pm dark event being planned operate normal schedules Out door Control Line Free Flight Scale events will enable participants Pattern events enjoy evening Nats activities Pylon folks can sleep hour two longer morning Only Indoor will scheduled late hours some events going until mid night Also Indoor will final week end instead opening Hopefully will enable participants other cat egories see Indoor flying EC Meeting Cont pg 119 volved extremely oversized complicated model box shipments Executive Direc tor recommended changing AMA policy stipulates 80% payment such costs 50% payment travel agent strong ly urged Council establish policy reasonable model box sizes committee appointed Presi dent chaired Bob Brown com prised chairmen FAI Team Se lection Committees Bob Underwood committee charged establish ing criteria foreign travel include bag gage model box requirements per mod eling category general consensus agreed team travel shall controlled through Headquarters via travel agent presently engaged Academy Whenever feasi ble travel shall scheduled via Washing ton Dulles Airport rather New York JFK Airport V Frequency Phase-In Plan Council again reviewed frequency phase-in plan previously implemented Discussion produced agreement view membership confusion adequate explanation plan has given membership pressure reflects de sire protect wideband radios longer period time also agreed time needed implement gold/silver sticker requirements transmitters used sanctioned competition motion amend June 1988 Council minutes striking out January 1 1989 substituting December 20 1990 sticker implementation approved 11 1 abstained 7 1 against 4 Jim Sears made motion allow wideband radios operate after 1991 motion did receive second fore further discussed voted upon VI Nats 1989 Vince Mankowski gave re port three sites evalu ated Nats Executive Committee possible use 1989 Muncie IN Too sites would re quired too scattered Amana IA would have guarantee hosts $30000 hard-surface area would have constructed very high cost Washington State Tn-Cities viable sites good FF area good community support also reported Lawrenceville IL visited President re ported very good location Nats should pursued possible use after 1989 motion accept Tn-Cities Washing ton State venue 1989 Nats ap proved 12 1 against 6 VII HQ Building Addition Review Noting cost other options Council agreed cancel previous decision construct additional office space within present Headquarters building favor alterna tive freeing space currently oc cupied Model Aviation moving magazine publishing operations another location motion move Model Aviation separate rented premises allo cate maximum $20000 Headquar ters modifications approved 12 1 against 11 VIII Bylaws Committee chairman Howard Crispin led Council review sug gested amendments standing rules concerning Nominating Committee motion accept proposed amend ments standing rules regard Nominating Committee approved unan imously Crispin also announced next Council meeting would present delib eration set descriptive requirements Academy officers President also asked Crispin provide specific bylaws change proposals Council consideration IX Associate Vice-Presidents/Contest Coordi nators motion District Ill autho rized three additional associate vice-pres idents approved 9 3 against 1 4 11 1 abstained ED Following discussion some communica tion problems President directed Council material pertinent Acad emy affects contest coordinators mailed directly X Foreign Contestants Fee John Byrne asked Council consider restoring mer $1 foreign contestant fee policy allowed non-American/non-AMA members Continued page 121 120 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duobury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chundler PO Box 441 Orlund ME 04472 Drew Duvenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01449 Bob Lundry 80 Mum St Enuex Jot VT 05482 Richurd Shermun 28 High St Plymouth NH 02264 Bob Walluce 91 Sylnue St Anon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinsuor George Wiluon 62 Frazier Wuy Marutons Mills MA 02648 Connecticut Copter Club club has chartered about four years present membership 46 probably chartered club Connecticut con sists entirely Helicopter fliers Meetings held first Monday month Hobby Center Wallingford CT ex cept during summer months held flying site North Haven fun-fly held August 27 & 28 Neubig Farm Art Fressola CD 62 contestants about 200 specta tors two days raffle held Shuttle Helicopter PCM radio given prizes Factory reps GMP Schluter-Robbe offer assistance Thank Neubigs provided flying site did much work site preparation welcome change people provide site times suitable sites hard obtain interested joining club desire information contact Walter Doehr president 18 Tokoneke Dr ridian CT 06450 Rhode Island AVP Jerry Browe has AVP Rhode Island since have fice has resigned personal reasons As know AMA officers volun teer workers pay occasional thank some expense money So. thank Jerry time ef fort help out modelers leaves opening AVP Rhode Island have decided certain am going appoint replacement right away However anyone Rhode Island would like position let know will talk about Pattern contest October 2 & 3 Pattern contest held Westover AFB Westover later Nearly perfect weather prevailed very pleasant two days 24 contestants first Pattern contest held Westover worked out very well hopefully can again next year Dave Eisner CDhis first contest done very well results NoviceStan Kulesa Don Mistretta first contest Sportsman Jerry Weigeman Buzz Conlon Walt Friedrich AdvancedKen Carpenter Terry Terre noire Jr Jon Gerber ExpertRichard Fletch er Scott Smith MastersBill Macartney Joe Valvo Ken Kuenher FAISteve Lelito Perry Rose Grant Beaver drove Nova Scotia contest Westover AEB Westover has available limited basis year hopefully will able next year per sonnel have cooperative about problem have trying match schedules About year ago meet ing Westover items decided was liaison between modelers Westover means someone wants try have ac tivity base come first trying have lot people going base time am trying promote national fun-fly 1990 such held Reno year 1989 held Dayton OH would nice have Nats return 1991 timing would perfect As would have new radio frequencies events could held right base problems time helpsomeone has provide man people power Judging response received asked volunteers World Champs people/clubs willing help out Think about itif activities held someone has help out 1989 District event have think ing about having another Model Aviation Day district fun-fly next year have asked before never received much re sponse will ask again club willing help some type activity should get small group volunteers ourselves Rhode Island Balloon Festival balloon festival held July 30 & 31 year unable attend because Nats information Flitelines news letter Rhode Island Aeromodelers good event attend see balloons being launched must early fly winds much above eight knots flight demon strations area modelers coordinated members South County RC Club provide considerable spectator ap peal event sponsored Rotary Club proceeds charity Plan attending next year takes place University Rhode Island EC MeetingCont pg 120 participate European AMA sanctioned events resolution did receive sec ond however Headquarters directed look subject report recommendations next meeting Xl FAI A Team Program Participation ques tion whether Academy should con tinue sponsor World Championship cate gories regardless amount AMA member participation raised noted apart new programs Electric Pylon Helicopter should given time develop some catego ries consistently show very low participa tion No decision reached Pres ident asked Dave Brown look matter develop plan seems feasible B Combat Combat Team Selection Committee chairmans request fund Junior Control Line World Champion ships permanent basis denied decided policy shall remain isie request should submitted occasion C Pylon agreed AMA shall fund nine people 1989 FAI Pylon team follows three pilots three callers and/or mechanics team manager World Champion champions caller and/or mechanic XII Council Members Nats policy concerning Council member participation Nats clarified state simply Council member present Nats his/her travel and/or lodging expenses shall covered day attendance XIII National Aeronautic Association Ev Langworthy apprised Council current NAA status regard internal affairs change officers transition shall accomplished other matters Langworthy asked AMA support manage ment changes XIV Committee Reports A Sound Crispin reiterated Coun cil recommended 90 dB 9 feet formula never mandated remarked Sound column January 1989 issue Model Aviation ex plains subject thoroughly B Large Aircraft Crispin reported now six licensed inspectors also changes certification/licensing document should go through IMAA Safety Committee Continued page 124 February 1989 121 Some winners Pattern contest Westover October 2 & 3 1988 Some people worked put Pattern contest Note CD wheel char being CD easy Contestants Connecticut Copter Club fun-fly August 27 & 28 1988 New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 380 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Jasohkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 317 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickxville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time read report AMA Nats Manage ment Committee shall probably have se lected time place 1989 Nats quite likely fact formal nouncement such decision may re vealed elsewhere issue maga zine thus inspiring some mem bers feeling euphoriabut minds others thoughts dissatisfaction un bridled wrath fall latter cate gory Cool assured Nats Management Committee shall have chosen site timeframe calculated serve best interests contestants re gardless aeromodeling specialty better yet specialties See meeting season AMA District 2 around earlier part year look forward pleasure attending bur geoning crop model aircraft expositions eg mall shows like sponsored various AMA clubs boon hobby public promotional sense also because bring together fellow modelers old friends get together often enough rekindle memories old times Two such events major importance Syracuse Sym posium Model Show 13th annual edi tion Central New York Model Air craft Association held Saturday February 4 1989 Syracuse-located New York State Fairgrounds WRAM Show scheduled held February 25 26 1989 newly remodeled West chester County Center White Plains NY Back subject meeting sea son As past years shall privileged conduct AMA meeting during prestigious shows has distinct pleasure conclude details Jim Abrams president CNYMAA Frank Devore manager WRAM Show Check AMA booth show upon arrival determine time lo cation AMA District 2 meeting information available time See 1988 United States Scale Masters Champion ships years class held Godman Army Air Field located Fort Knox KY Having honored invita tion serve flight judge presti gious competition flew down Louisville Fort Knox September 14th served next four days years Masters sanctioned jointly spon sored Southern Indiana RC Modelers Fort Knox Model Airplane Club Dale Drew performed capably Con test Director did Contest Manager Dave Voglund success wellmanaged spectacle due largely dedicated efforts such boosters aero modeling Hal Okert Bert Baker Harris Lee Bob Olson Roy Pratt mention few benefactors hope shall have pleasure company again So much sentiment ac tion Never trusty camera have some shots Masters may intrigue example would impor tant Scale contest same distinguished gentleman ie Bob Wischer Slogan Month Safety On-Purpose Accident courtesy Glenn Townley Safety Officer Cape May NJ Wire less Aircraft Sport Pilot WASP Club Cape May NJ Reproduced its newslet ter Prop Wash Sky Rover Flying Club Phelps NY Rover Barks its newsletter reproduced certifi cate Appreciation club re ceived Boy Scouts America Providing outstanding campsite air show 1988 Keseca District Scout Fall Camporee addition having shared real property nine Scout troops over 100 boys leaders club put air show much de light concerned compliments Rovers previous projects like nature Mid-Hudson Modelmasters finest model airplane clubs District 2 anywhere much credit currently its president Jim Kaman its secretary worthy editor Wing Tips clubs exemplary newsletter Scott Scotty Smith Athens NY Aside abundance redactive savvy Scot ty cartoonist unquestionable ability Whirlybirds West Windsor October 1 2 West Windsor Flying Club AMA #449 New Jersey hosted its very first Hel icopter contest according letter have just received Dave Schnitzer its president reports although three 60 members fly Helicopters decided host contest mainly purpose promoting advancement modeling area central New Jer sey Mr Schnitzer adds learned quite lot about setup managing model contest event Sixty-two modelers competed year club expects contestants next year look scene actionto wit Mercer NJ County Park 122 Model Aviation suppose could label shot lull before swarm~ Fans fly fans watch some entries trie winner ot tirst place Bob -ior enze PARCS Club Brooklyn NY cen ter eazing downward eye-filling F18 Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8143627702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 5 idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Masly 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Visiay 1381 Orsobrook Dr Maurnee OH 44537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendaie Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gli Weiss 3004 Haltowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Direct communication local mem bership ongoing problem within Academy different avenues have tried appear have accomplished very little seems since very few peo ple take time read direct verbal ap proach necessary reason re quested have obtained Council three additional Associate Vice-Presidents District Ill people will strategi cally located reasonable proximity basic charge keeping up date AMA activities policies request closest AVP attend club meeting Im sure knowl edge will interest membership addition AVP will relay problems Marge Weisenbach western District Ill Contest Coordinator has pointed out often lacking pertinent informa tion Headquarters October Council meeting approval granted provide additional materials coordi nators should rectify problem within sanctioning procedure Incidentally clubs already sanc tioning events 1989 desire expedi ent service please file sanction early possible wish thank Marge Wei senbach Nelson Gould task coordinating activity During new year attempt obtain Weather Flyers patch Any flies month year el igible award interested contact Headquarters necessary form Before complain about flying cold weather consider hot shot pilots shown photo above fanning air try ing stay cool photo takenin 100-degree sunshineat July 17 1988 Three Club Fun-Fly put IMAA Chapter 168 Levittown Aerobugs Jackson ville NJ Last month mentioned untimely pass ing Jerry Fink Pittsburghs out standing modelers September Jerry awarded AMA Certificate Apprecia tion AVP John Hathaway next photo shows Hathaway presenting Jerry award Dallas Hartford looks certificate presented countless hours Jerry offered other area modelers Noise ts prooiem tn some geo graphical areas others Also differ ent modeling disciplines have different noise problems type flying fac ing specific problems affect alone rather modeling whole would almost impossible Academy dictate policy abide ninety-at-nine sound level proposal SUG GESTION OR GUIDELINE modelers follow possible achieve YES. little effort modeler clubs initiating noisereduction effort West Shore Flying So ciety Harrisburg some very interest ing simple muffler designs published its newsletter RC Flite Lines ideas origi nated Westshore club Car lisle Aeromodelers Unfortunately have room publish ideas within column mufflers originated cans attached primary factory muffler Gil Weiss have asked noise column magazine publish sim pler methods reduce noise Look how-to-do articles near future think noise concern urban areas wrong local club has past 15 years limited flying activ ity specific days hours also re quire mufflers ALL engines over 049 size Living back hills does elim inate noise problems ase make res olution 1989 think future REDUCE NOISE flying site save may own column represents almost first full year office Vice-President hope am providing representation leadership desire Academy perfect. have constructive sug gestion innovative idea please advise During past year have attempted attend club functions possi ble didnt see last year lets hope can meet 1989 want attend meet activity An invita tion would appreciated Perhaps unique well-accept ed change have made District Ill column introduce regular Club Month picture wonder club has featured Its simple. have sent picture Club Month photo below taken AVP Gil Weiss during October 1 1988 visit flying site operated Keystone Radio Control Society Harris burg PA Club president Burt Thornton vited Gil discuss demonstrate some different mufflers sound reduction tech niques KRCS well other local clubs Despite rural setting homes built adjacent site pose problem fu ture operation unless measures taken minimize potential noise complaints Gil truly enjoyed trip addition sharing some potentially helpful informa tion meeting some fine fellow aeromod elers great time flying field located Hummelstown KRCS site cludes clubhouse complete kitchen maintenance shed grounds equip ment porta-potty add aeromodelers paradise well-stocked hobby shop within walking distance flight line particular note fact Henry Spangler proprietor Hidden Hangar has large inventory latest sound-reducing mufflers mounts related materials District II AMA officials wish Happy Holidays May 1989 year PEACE QUIET February 1989 123 Photo II Weiss Members guests Cloud Kings RC Club Oxford PA shown above Sep tember 18 1988 fun-fly Gil Weiss AVP pleasure attending participating well-run event club field located full-scale grass airstrip private farm extreme southeastern corner Pennsylvania Delaware 0 Distnct Columbia 0 Matyland 6 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 889-8358 Bob Champine 200 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23000 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest Hurrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 0811 Risker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27012 Scooy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 19808 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening t919 488-5986 Flying sites Clubs throughout district involved obtaining new flying sites reasons having move various loss land due construction coming very serious consideration northern part district northern Virginia north towards Pennsylvania have problem long time situation now available space filling rapid expansion west ward toward West Virginia recent report says area east US 29 corridor north Interstate 64 way ocean will next major target ex pansion segment district now listed being highest growth ar eas United States suggested last month con sider buying choice piece land NOW good reason doing very short period time probably will no land available available will too costly consider purchase fly ing site land Unfortunately will Council set up committees pro cedures lengthy studies preclude fast reaction purchase Time will tell wisest route travel number clubs have some suc cess getting new sites Others good position succeed ultimate question aside suitability site length time site likely usable Kent County Aero modelers Delaware club has acquired new site David Yarnel club Pub licity Chairman writes old field restrictions because proximity high school new field has no such re strictions available no cost club State Delaware near est neighbors about half mile away club has muffler rule long-term availability should provide 15-20 years usage site Patuxent Aeromodelers very close getting new site have work ing very closely Parks Administra tion State Maryland Department Land Management also working some sites Baltimore area Several other clubs deeply volved site procurement hope have good news very soon Competition rules have received number letters regarding rules change proposals As true other members Exec utive Council have nothing rules except General category involving safety relate competition juris diction Contest Board members list ed Competition News section Model Aviation Academy presently new rules cycle 1990-1991 proposals have published Model Aviation see study com ment have feelings pro con about proposals should get touch CB member district CB member does hear will vote own preference Year-end Iv8sh annual year-end Soaring meet usually held last weekend month December will held year will disappointing am sure myself very good ex cuse get out winter day seems Saturday year New Years Eve does make considering meet day Oh well 1989 another World Championships Council toils proposals considerations con cerning participation FAI World Championships need note three will held Fentress Naval Land ing Field Chesapeake VA fall 1989 events RC Pylon Racing RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter Robert Un derwood AMA Technical Director many-time FAI contestant will over Competition Director promises very colorful exciting event both competitors spectators Plan coming see best world next fall will disappointed AMA Museum attraction Acad emy Headquarters building museum East fortunate being able visit collection fairly easily some concern over reduction museum space quite few letters sent over country trying make sure case will some changes Headquarters reduc tion museum space op tions time good news plans can proceed have several models displayed repre sent aeromodeling history Some dis plays may need changed meaning some pretty models historic significance will taken out historic models installed place Among some couple Control Line aerobatic models have refur bished originals Members North ern Virginia Control Line Club instru mental providing models very early example Helicopter model ing will place Bob Harris Contest Board member District IV will bring ing exhibit Watch additions category Associate vice-presidents As number clubs members grows time avail able district vice-presidents comes less less alternative pro vide means associate vice-president absorb some contact need have associate vice-presi dents have time willing take tasks also need restructure entire AVP program Council needs consider take early action have certain ac tions taken past dealt some situations piecemeal fash ion no longer acceptable manner doing business coming weekend am holding meeting AVPs District IV will discussing make some changes talks should provide some firm data take Council way agenda items proposals have passed 138000 mem bers year growth remains anywhere near same percentage will exceed 152000 1989 numbers gin very large terms response needed district officers Perform ing proper manner now almost requires vice-president full-time officer Unfortunately unless retired he/she can hardly afford Should VP take sabbatical paid some amount keep alive Food thought EC MeetingCont pg 121 C Safety Webster led discussion Committees recommended new safety doc ument entitled AMA Safety Practices Policies agreed would pub lished membership manual fur ther refined use conjunction AMA Safety Code Bob Underwood structed extract key elements committees document develop code 1990 membership year D Property Acquisition Waters reported committee recently met Chi cago distributed minutes pro ceedings agreed engineering stu dies authorized sites meet site evaluation criteria committee has budget $25000 E Video Production Waters proposed making videos following subjects safety flying sites sound agreed worthy project PR De partment directed proceed pro duction currently intended videos distributed free charge AMA chartered club F Executive Search Chairman McGinnis asked Council go executive ses sion Upon reconvening regular ses sion following statement directed recorded minutes major ity vote Council gave John Worth vote confidence proceed Executive Director according terms cur rent contract C 1989 RC Combined World Champion ships Worth reported assigning Bob Underwood Contest Director Vince Mankowski Contest Man ager dates event August 26 September 3 basic schedule judge jury member recommendations presented FAI approval December 1988 Paris meeting XV Awards motions awards duly moved seconded unanimously approved publicity accompany pre sentations two Superior Service awards two Meritorious Service awards Council members Dave Peltz Johnny Clemens EC members reelect ed XVI Next Meeting Friday January 13 1989 Pasadena CA meeting adjourned Sunday Octo ber 23 125 pm 124 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia isaippi 0 Poerto Rico Sooth Carolina 0 Tenneasee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charteaton SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Banyan Dr Deirsy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00888 Boa 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 788 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Pisos Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Boa 1083 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 fall Executive Council meeting aCtivi ties largely concerned continued debate planning future Nats con tests First voted go TnCities area Washington State 1989 Nats Should make west coast fliers happy will probably keep participation District 5 down because distance involved does appear good site however good facilities branches model airplaning including Free Flight pushing Lawnenceville IL site think got ball rolling bit late Maybe next year way effort find permanent sites future AMA Nats contests going ahead full steam Criteria site sites selection have established fairly large number potential locations have identified Some sites have already reviewed rejected meeting criteria meet specs will subjected in-depth look certain work required develop costs involved looks very promis ing time however contin uing need identification pos sible sites evaluated anyone district has location appears sale looks like something AMA should evaluate please get touch chairman committee Pete Waters wrote expressing concern proposed Headquarters build ing modifications would impact AMA Museum will glad know Council has voted scrap plan overriding concern approach fear cost building modifica tion could recouped Reston site sold some later date problem stems high-rise office buildings beginning surround AMA building may become desirable some future time sell Reston prop erty use funds create new head quarters new sites occur buyers would undoubtedly tear down present building make way new high-rise So additions might make probably would just add demolition effort meantime Headquarters still has space problem So decided space would readjusted moving Model Aviation operations rented off ic es expanding member services vacated space predict will turn out Band-Aid problem will re appear few years maybe time picture will much clearer re gard proposed acquisition new Nats flying sites Another area received close atten tion frequency phase-in plan As 1991 approaches more fliers beginning take notice evaluate impact personally lot heat has generated over desire grand father old wideband radio equipment grows out apprehension radio equip ment meets 1991 specs slow ar rive scene perception present radios working well ar eas Council voted revise previ ously passed plan requiring gold- silver-stickered transmitters contests ginning 1989 delaying require ment until December 20 1990 solution growing legal use pagers fre quencies between aircraft frequen cies development selective narrow-band receivers Narrow-band trans mitters certainly needed keep interfering adjacent channels new plan receiver will respond frequency side re member could also pager side you havent gained much meantime its proper club review its own situation decide club plans cope transition see happening district newsletters receive month some cases may necessary have special rules allow older equipment operate safely Also its good idea some mon itoring adjacent pager operations area can avoid operation near sources potential interference Finally Council has directed additional ef fort made clarify plan its imple mentation status Model Aviation help average modeler knows little about technical side radio understand flying site quest goes across district Newsletters full articles fly ing site losses acquisition new sites problems keeping No doubt biggest problem facing hobby Got invitation join Gateway RC Club mourned loss field enjoyed 26 years Jack sonville FL west side making last funfly Couldnt go since Hawaii weekend can sympathize same time also clubs finding new sites developing better facilities Karl Betz Cobb County Ra dio Control Modeler Club sent fol lowing information about new field October 16th 1988 26-year-old Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club held dedication ceremony new field event culmination several years close work Cobb County Government Cobb County Park Recreation Department field dedication Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubs new runway 400 ft airplanes lined up wing tip wing tip spectator viewing field dedicated Ernie Gilbert WW II POW avid modeler spent countless selfless hours helping anyone interest model aviation dedication total success 175 members attending along over 100 spectators photos shows section runway lined planes wing-tip-to-wing-tip its total 400-ft length acquire keep flying sites will re quire best efforts can provide must handle such items noise safety insurance club field owners Thats always easy especially pub lic area such park system common problem potential solution dis cussed Russ Petersen Flight Lines newsletter West Alabama Aero Mod elers Inc writes Apparently someone lives around Tuscaloosa demanded flying privi leges field AMA club mem bership person demanded right fly based fact field park property taxpayers have right use such facilities Russ Petersen called Geoff Styles concerned such matters AMA PARA lawyers administration also asked talk Styles As result Parks Rec re drafting policies regarding flying site conform practice recom mended flying sites located public property Briefly policy re quired have have AMA membership club membership fly field must show proof insurance coverage amounts least large provided AMA An individual chooses fly club membership will charged fee PARA take care field member ship Also club will designated re sponsible development enforce ment safety rules field means anyone flies field must com ply club safety operating rules Communication always problem human race no different AMA Yet much problem arises fail pass information have Ed Hunter AVP Mississippi has fighting problem now several years help improve situation has put gether following procedure receive such information club Designated contact persons Are member AMA Charter Club year club goes through rechartering process club will send AMA roster club officers roster will also designate person will AMA point contact club care des ignated person AMA will send materi als club After AMA initiates con tact person functions con duit through information flows individual member can readily see important role club sure know clubs des ignated contact person sure infor mational materials get individual member club needs change designated contact person sure let AMA VP AVP know change right away note long till next month February 1989 125 Illinois ana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociate Vice Presidents Ron Buitard RI 5 Boa 60 Decatur IN 46733 Charile Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Enei #3 Castie Drive RR 2 Piorissant MO 63034 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jafterson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park U 60464 Biii Zimmer Boa 72 Varna 161375 time read new VP District 6 will established three-year term seems like long time serve last three years have flown May its because Im getting older thing sure Ive certainly gotten lot wiser about AMA during term still have lot learn traveling has begun slow down As write see no couple trips made rest year Al though Ill miss warm faces fly ing fields may get finish model two could use relaxation after years ef forts start off month October flew jasonville IN RC Combat contest Unfortunately locals contest didnt pan out due lack contestants weather wasnt great anyway Hopefully contest will go better next time sounds like fun guess youre thinking wasted trip make huh Prior making trip Jasonville Doc talked about coal fields area easily could used AMA flying sites So things contest did pan out dime tour gave around abandoned coal mines quite enlightening realize potential reclaimed mines field looked could have used FF room spare impressed dont think AMA will go itbut knows Anyway should check close reclaimed land Its got cheaper dirt Next weekend Lawrenceville IL As FF guys know FF heaven 1988 impromptu AMA FF Nats held try replace FF events didnt happen Nats Due stupidity Ive overlaid informa tion written about event bear try remember can about About 80 souls entered launching models wind gusting mere 25 mph didnt mat ter once planes air Right Try chasing model doing good 25 mph bicycle gotta pedal like crazy course will mention its hard watch heck going watching model Thank goodness mopeds fairness wonderful event wind still nice day lots flights launched enjoyed bull sessions got involved Still thing really got attention day group kids mod eling class taught Roger Wathen dianapolis school system brought fly first contest seven eight out flying HandLaunched Gliders real competition watch kids treat Roger spent whole day helping didnt get much time own flights hearty thanks again Roger Lawrenceville spent some time talking Don Lowe asked opinion about Lawrenceville Nats site near future Well know swer grand tour some time ago figured place waiting Nats So talked up Octo ber Council meeting possible future Nats site What about 1993 got letter off locals see interested getting towns behind enough make proposal 1990 What happened Muncie 1989 just didnt have right measurements Vicki Veach Muncie Visitors Bureau worked hard get us beaten shortcomings sites Thats real shame However plugging away trying get us Muncie area permanently Good luck Vicki Id love see us buy piece land area national flying site Washington just too far away last trip October AMA HQ Reston Council meeting wasnt fun trips another work-filled weekends However have take bitter sweet received nice letter group goes name Model Aviation Acad emy wanted tell about bit help Childrens Memorial Hospital sponsored Flight Life event some help five other clubs Chicago area generate money hospital group received help various model companies hobby shops raf fles turn clubs provided modelers flew day long train ers crowd wanted try What result efforts club presented $1508 hospital result lot hard work good cause Isnt neat bet Back Council meeting dis cussed frequency issues again So stand now some good some bad Academy has requested ruling FCC end question about whether legal modify transmitter narrow-band specs formal letter yet hands concerning issue should time read basic understanding arrived during meeting attended members Fre quency Committee legal counsel FCC legal modify trans mitter under certain conditions corn plete information will available soon Noting letter should forthcom ing second look taken proposal would away wideband ra dios long discussion held no willing second motion change FCC proposal allow wideband radios grandfathered indefinite ly does matter want way AMA Executive Council person willing listen So now have wait proposal go FCC will happen sometime soon proposal will go FCC will ask FCC require manufacturers tighten up RC systems being sold us comply narrow-band specs allow radios modified narrow-band specs fore 1991 grandfathered after 1991 allow wideband transmitters grandfathered until 1991 Now means would have tight systems sold us would have tighten up transmit ters throw out abovementioned letter radios can legally modified comply FCC can number things proposal presented can totally reject can drop part ends use wideband transmit ters can grandfather wideband radios period time before forcing changes Lets hope know what members want Council does now its up have worked hard try stop part proposal forces have modify throw out older transmitter because doesnt comply what few AMA want few willing hear what want comply elected thought supposed repre sent district Ive tried Youve told want op erate 40 kHz spacing upper bands old wideband systems after 1991 life just cant believe district members feel rest out feel same way means district VPs representing Theyre going along someone doesnt want plan altered no matter what want makes fol lowers instead being leaders AMA hate cruel toward because really like feel much anger over disregard member ships wishes time change Maybe some us fit good old boys category have forgotten put us office lighter side blessed visit John Baker President AOPA may know AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion organization has nearly 300000 members John told us some trade secrets about organiza tion run Being AOPA member lis tened carefully Although didnt agree say made some good points about operation During nice conversation John later discussed modeling experi ences outside AOPA Yep hes member AMA world sure small isnt Enough now. 126 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAiL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Bus 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knutzger 2625 E Shorewood Bivd. Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Race Hoiiand Mi 49423 Can Mshs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Pusi Smith 11112 Diii Drive Steriing HIs Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqus Wi 54548 Its uphill flying season now Xmas over will get read latest epistle am Green Bay Airport feeling safe because Colts beat Packers left Lions cap home Calumet Fliers held annual Swap Auction Brillion man aged sneak trip attend Meeting familiar faces again way Leon Cordy guys worked event made enjoyable day man aged buy Control Line reel lines have managed get several officers last few weeks made annual meeting Minneapolis Associa tion tested transmitters help get stickered Boyd Bowdish runs sociation AVP Bud Gorman made trip pretty wife makes worth effort get out district Last week local Michigan Ex change Clubs Awards Banquet pleasure meeting Melody Rich Doig now b-cal figures Boy look great Paul Smith twisted arm attend lovely wife sitting next during meal suf fer some shop talk very pleasant evening several awards Juniors seems group makes heavy emphasis Junior participation meet Keep up good work AVP Jack Finn made Executive Council meeting AMA HQ now has better view operations shall continue emphasize exposing AVPs HQ operations must make use learning have delighted get sugges tions district patch competition What have done copied sent sets AVPs entrants evaluate score can also add changes design make tractive Next will work out scores select top three will sent AVPs again final selection Finally shall have district patch first have entrants will get free sample winner getting 10 expect cost will around $100 plus shipping hold orders until see Speaking first thoughts another possible solution problem PR situation such becomes must help flying field mall shows other such items am spread very thin HQ has problem getting areas need help So. uggesting need DISTRICT PR COORDINATOR idea position would filled person has time available travel district feel he/she should retired time restric tions Also should expe rienced some aspect PR What would like him to go HQ get trained PR Department work clubs need help PR-related problems Hed help obtaining keeping fields work local governments assist mall educational projects course will have budget allocated feel will relieve VPs important time-consuming tasks probably get done efficiently Any offers have spare AVP slot available right now Photos need once again please send ones modelers mod els can use color black-and-white does matter whether glossy matte nor size important BUT ase write backs writing ten imprints through produces lumps photo Also never use ball-point pen mark bleeds through will also transfer another print Use yellow stick-a-notes add infor mation photo should contain small details make good close-ups did make Nats proposal stick year Cedar Rapids problem lack blacktop cost paving site offer have covered several installments still high However stall look again hearty thanks Cedar Rapids clubs help Keep warm shall have another go am working AMA Competition Department change satus swap auction meets Noithern States events accepted winter meets clubs often lay out substantial amounts put need have pro tected same way sanctioned fly ing meets summertime sneaky way this time consider Indoor meet. perhaps Well must have sorted out shall burden Technical Director problem regular schedule. FAX will work ing overtime Speaking FAX have work number masthead col umn hope other VPs will get sim plify communications have set awards members AMA would like submit names members feel de serve award Provide complete details reasons shall happy see possible provide award ran first swap meet club worked out very well showed need sanction protection also discovered takes lot preparation keep day free problems have learned advertisement Model Avi ation must must clear read . However great day brought club together wonderful feeling hope get modeling goodies Xmas have great winter activity time time associations set ting up coordination programs activ ities areas district AMRCC Michigan have de veloped program make worth attend Wayne Yeager setting date probably late February am making moves have special emphasis latest noise control models have several experts area have developed do-it-yourself tech niques besides professional meth ods am asking send representa tives meeting whole club will provided infor mation such materials return clubs distribute will very valu able Saturday make date February 1989 127 First-place winner Townsena WI Fourth July parade Another Piper quarterscale taxiing behind float Photo John Lane Flying Pilgrims Fall Fun-Fly Ron Lalin ski Mac Mcatee Bud Carrow Rich Vuk mirovich flOO oy e-aroed Masseles Stan Dzon St Clair Shores Ml displays DH4 Caribou Cargo model has 16-ft wingspan weighs 541/2 lb powered two Sacha-Dolmar 31 engines has two Futaba radios 22 servos electrically retractable landing gear battery back up system TRAMPS members gather annual Swap Model Show Traverse City Arkansao Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Bail 264 5 Belt Line Rd Daliax TX 75253 Michael S Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempei 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Huriey iii 229 Brian Dr Pieasaeton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missoari City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnilie OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chock Wood 909 Harvard St Clxxix NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Bill May 3839 Dachess Trail Dallas TX 75229 Model airplaning magnetic heard kid prayed night model airplane After year nightly prayer figured maybe system didnt work way went out stole model plane . prayed forgiveness giggle start last column someone just gave sign reading Will lady left 11 kids Texas Stadium please pick up . beating Dallas Cowboys 14 0 always good reassure ourselves perhaps GOOD generation follow ing us after letter Richard Staight AMA #21638 Houston enclosed photo story bit about son Adam 11 years old holds AMA license number 264231 Richard father says Adam has flying couple years 11 years old real natural Control Line flier great mind because get entirely too phone calls wanting know What kinds Radio Control models have boy 11 years old store try hard point out constant adult supervision 11-year-old youngster has no business radio-controlled plane has city streets family car try fer Control Line flying good least semisafe substitute Some callers get angry cut em down RC idea really pretty successful showing light ones intelligent enough listen want preach gospel alor us kid can get Control Line model air first-class style around $55 difference price usually attractive parents recommend ready-built Cox PT19 Trainer perhaps boy build own Goldberg Little Wiz ard some such kit kit good old Cox 049 engine Black Widow preferred great match cost about same ready-built except kid learns thanks Richard Staight giving chance get up soapbox Rich ard has belonged AMA 30 years wife Kathleen daughter Samantha AMA members along Richard Adam AMA its best some photos col umn month took new fun-experiment Dallas RC Club Randy Randolph organized Little Plane Fly-In no strict rules except engine size 25 under brought out whole bunch beautiful small birds just plain fun first day blown out 35 38 mph winds Sunday November 6th beautiful flying days ever impressed two things First work manship originality superb Second although size stated limited 25 smaller surprised num ber planes Electric Please know Electric stay constantly improving technology making prac tical fun cheaper day Any us Dallas RC Club highly rec ommend relaxer try Small Bird Fly-In might want write Randy Ran dolph about PO Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 know wed like think whole world fair gentle generous blight self-ness selfishness really making whole world unpleasant went out Small Bird meet just men tioned just take pictures some see above magazine salute Dallas RC Club its effort pioneer new way enjoy modeling bring idea Everyone seemed glad see appreciative putting out extra effort support club guy confronted ever print pictures us dont ever have ar ticle go todays world always self-centered clod around thinks should him doing FREE least rest Dal las RC members proud appreciative rapidly growing breed GREEDY peo ple like guy mentioned big part reason final column Let drop gem advice getting along you club officer newsletter editor differ some serving such district VP dont just tear head off print out first confronting him directly dif ference may have perfectly honest honorable reason having done what didnt like simply didnt under stand lacked information have deeply hurt several times last year just have tried hard Dont part increasing group negative people simply take delight busting somebody nose will improve nothing will probably make victim hate guts Yet another reason last column much happier vein owe lot thanks have kind thank 50 years service AMA mention club newsletters wonderful personal letters gestures Espe cially great T-shirt sent Gregory G Jones Tracy CA Skyliners RC Club message shirt appro priate cartoon says Bad Day Flying Better Good Day Work shirt thought have lifted spirits far higher can put words Clue something thoughtful some guarantee will both feel better Gregory Jones LOVE YOU wish could share tribute efforts found Wichita Falls RC Clubs newsletter sent Kevin Bow man newsletter editor full column newsletter brought tears eyes because didnt think anyone realized hard Ive tried column simply signed SUPERCHIEF wonder club realizes what wonderful compassionate lead ership have Wonderful Regarding AMA Executive Council am leaving after 23 years please honor people serving may al ways agree actions please lieve say EVERY PERSON ON THE AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOES THE VERY BEST HE KNOWS HOW TO DO ing far information av erage member will ever have please ad mire president DON LOWE fine leadership difficult peri ods time AMA history AMA great ganization YOU part Dont throw rocks HELP 50 years have given AMA GOD gave give pray inspired life Bless 5 5 5 * END OF FLIGHT * * ** 128 Model Aviation Eleven-year-old AMA member 264231 Adam Staight Houston TX Mid west ME-i 09 Control Line model has al ready flying couple years natural flier Randy Rodgers president Fort Worth Thunderbirds holding beautiful 25powered contribution Dallas RC fly-in Joe Wagner came way Pennsyl vania covey birds Dallas RC fly-in Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska S North Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe addreao EMAIL 700672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 50th St Lincoln NE essos Nathan Lanoanter 3507 5 Kendall St Denver CO B0235 Rena Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington NO 59421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sulina KS 67401 Jim Rioketto 516 5 Cloodus 5mev Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Manglso c/n Radio Service Center 919 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-u107 Evening 303 a3e-32ee Last month mentioned effort High Plains Drifters Free Flight Club Chey enne WY Magnificent Mountain Men Free Flight Club Denver CO jointly raised money donate Make Wish Foundation also men tioned trend clubs give charitable organizations Well am happy report other club has picked up idea has gone step further chal lenging other clubs match donation $100 Just think what kind positive good can organization clubs district would partic ipate mention image good feelings clubs choose partici pate Well guess off running Oh yes club has issued chal lenge other AMA Clubs Excellence ARVADA ASSOCI ATED MODELERS Arvada CO may contacting just use notice contact go Ill report column things going throughout time challenge Speaking goodness fellow modelers recent District IX meeting Kansas report later column fel low modelers donated over $100 mem ory former AVP Wyoming Charles Chuck Brannon Lou Ward Executive As sistant Headquarters has responded Dear Travis letter formal acknowledgment donation made district No vember 7 1988 memorial plate has placed National Center Aeromod eling memory Mr Charles Chuck Brannon area museum set aside dedication friends have passed away Generous acts unselfish giving have made possible center created have allowed contin ued growth museum fitting memorial friend Most districts newsletter editors aware AMA National Newsletter comes free chartered club N/L editor idea highlight outstanding contributions made use another tool communication Starting January District IX will start using page N/L some in-district communication Since have six associate vice-presidents appointed district will writing two times year spe cific activities going state will addition reporting column Russ Miller AVP North Dakota has designed schedule AVPs will contaced him turn occurs will need continued put reporting Speaking Russ Miller Russ has volun teered have North Dakota host next years District IX meeting during first weekend November probably Bismarck know Russ will plan super meeting will informative well fun time modelers families Next year North Dakota marks its Centennial Celebration would expect play role hosting modelers throughout district Pen Prairie aka Jim Mow rey Kinsley KS has reported District IX AMA meeting Comotose N/L Since intended get report column Ill reinvent wheel let Jims writing tell story LEADING THE WAY third annual AMA meeting hosted District IX just completed Sauna KS outstanding well attended dis trict members missed missed special event rivals impor tance AMA Nationals next annual meeting already planning stage held Bismarck ND November 3-5 1989 Russ Miller AVP Carrington ND claims will best yet espe cially since promised dancing girls Ive never see Eskimoan dancers Ive already marked 89 calendar can hardly wait Friday evening November 4 used getting acquainted guest speak ers district officers attend ance Travis McGinnis District 9 VP Geoff Styles AMA Director Public Rela tions Bob Underwood AMA Technical Di rector Russ Miller ND AVP Don Moden KS AVP Tom Boyd NE AVP Jim Mowrey RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Don Vineyard RC Helicopter Contest Board member Steve Mangles District Fre quency Coordinator Jim Van Loo IMAA AMA President Don Lowe airline con nection problems missed Friday eve ning get-together joined Satur day Mike Tallman CL & FF Contest Coor dinator Control Line Contest Board member As can see missed golden opportunity get two cents about operation district AMA attending Friday evening session included impromptu session Travis ascertain feelings members some rumblings ranks filtered him type direct communication very important allows Travis feel pulse membership giving him direc tion representation district Executive Council also two-way street both executive member ship benefits Topping off evening ses sion several interesting videotapes development true model Jet turbine engine three now operating US today will sell about four grand Im sure modeler will want Saturdays sessions well attended included topics flying sites safety ra dio frequencies field layouts insurance public relations Bob Underwood Geoff Styles handled sessions af ter lunch break groups rotated sessions available Saturday evening session saw sev eral hundred dollars worth door prizes given attendance Prizes ranged spare glue tips glue accessories re tract systems starters kits top-of-theline JR radio system to win there. day Saturday Steve Mangles busy checking transmitters applying gold silver stickers radios congratulated job well done Sunday morning session far am concerned important interesting question answer session time really find out what planning stages future AMA also chance let peo pIe need know feelings important subjects just time clear up misunderstandings mis conceptions may have troubling past answers receive sessions straightforward con cise no double-talk hedging tribute people have running organization something mem ber should witness challenge other AMA districts FOLLOW THE LEADERhold ANNUAL dis trict meetings find out what really makes modeling AMA work Pen Prairie Thanks Jim report district meeting participant received packet mate rials covering topics should beneficial clubs avail able dropping Geoff Styles note AMA Headquarters Keep landings soft intentional Technical Award Bob Underwood Technical Director Near end 1985 AMA Executive Council voted approve concept technical award given Aca demy award honors development items improve performance model aircraft components enable equipment perform new tasks simplify facilitate tasks now required build ing flying encourage safety sound suppression Technical Award acknowledges peo ple have made significant contribu tion technical end hobby/ sport Bob Bill Hunter Satellite City re ceived first Technical Award troduction cyanoacrylate adhesives modeling community nomination individuals groups award may made two AMA members must received September 1st year Nomination forms can obtained AMA Headquar ters contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood Voting candidates done AMA Council Past VicePresidents February 1989 129 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David 1 Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Tumey Ave &rottadale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Mike Lee 11430 Spftflre Drive San Diego CA 82126 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucson AZ 85740 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 2723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weal Valley City UT 84120 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 918 382-1862 opinion really counts mind yours does youll soon see Recently de cided go file cabinets look over huge amount paper IVe accumu lated three years AMA District 10 VicePresident Some what found may interest particularly people whove agreed ap proach AMAs needs example over last three years re ceived grand total 1147 letters AMA members equates 105 letters per day day including Saturdays Sundays full three years Naturally dont get mail deliveries Sundays letters usually arrived bunches case may have wondered didnt answer simply didnt have much time available Apologies aside whats interesting what 1147 letters said aid few friends mag nificent computer data base program heres detailed summary Although about half letters came District 10 rest came over US District No Letters 134 297 381 446 579 697 729 871 931 10564 1118 can conclude let ters seem represent statistically genu ine cross section AMAs entire member ship opinions District 10 members have often branded radicals some Eastern associates Executive Council Eight hundred fifteen letters clearly expressed full agreement way Ive written column Practically indicated strongly against ways other VPs use monthly columns provide what commonly called three-month-old district trivia gossip Will amount pub lic opinion change what read future doubt Three hundred forty-three letters said first thing read month column find flattering strong indication magazines editorial pol icies need reviewed Six hundred forty-two letters indi cated felt AMA needs solving flying site problems ex periencing What should AMA hun dred fifty-six said want AMA buy land Seventy-three asked AMA assist clubs buying land Twenty-four said AMA should hire local representatives solve lo cal problems last certainly least 315 said wished AMA would get sport recognized adult activ ity spending effort resources public relations lobbying Note AMAs nonprofit status prevents organi zation lobbying cause other Three hundred fifteen writers ex pressed strong feelings towards redistrict ing AMA new district boundaries result greater equality member num bers Four hundred seven letters men tioned felt Nats needed either eliminated modified broken up number smaller separate contests Specifically 196 said No Nats 211 said Change 156 said Break up smaller contests Contrast 16 letters giving present-style Nats full support find interesting two came members Nats Organizing Com mittee 12 other Nats officials yes two Nats contestants spite widespread feelings look Nats continue run same old way future else can good old boys get together once year relive past Two hundred seventy-three letters told radio problems writers felt brought some aspect AMAs fre quency plan some other cause such todays equipment being capable op erating within 10 kHz paging systems couple areas chose go along what written hundred seventeen members asked run AMA President No will notl No less 92 received last three months asked reconsider decision run VP again did run Twenty-six said casting writein votes anyway So much good news also some negative letters 37 1147 letters stated some form disa greement policies methods and/or writings Thats overall ratio 311 sup porting Well job like cant possibly satisfy everyone think numbers show Ive least come close So case youve wondered along past three years Ive taken strong stands have Ive written column way have Ive fought against certain things AMA its because letters clearly di rected What puzzles other VPs arent getting similar letters merely ignoring Yes opinion has counted least eyes hope successor whoever may maintains campaigns Ive begun representative way case youre wondering above statis tics add up 1147 its because letters addressed sub ject issue An open leffer next AMA District 10 VP Now office pay careful tention what AMA members want Thats job job Publish home phone number office phone number column prepared spend lot time phone Most important calls will come dinnertime learn like cold food Immediately order larger mailbox youre going need Between member letters AMA correspondence club newsletters youre going average six nine inches new mail per week Forget about building flying doing job wont have time either Buy new suitcase new car Youre going need both get around dis trict way under no circumstances should ever plan visit clubs flying fields far west em end district No will ever understand really went Hawaii legitimate AMA business disagree fellow Executive Council members issue resist temptation go along just re main popular eyes Try always honest open wont easy because youll face kinds pres sures disclose what call party line prepared face Executive Council rarely shows understanding benefits long-range planning Expect have become expert fire-fighting crisis handling Take crash course minority relations want see AMA keep up times minority member Council youre going need skills Get know AMA Head quarters staff can Youll find dedicated group people working under severe limitations own creation patient help whenever can Try ex plain AMA members bitch moan about HQ screw-ups often Councils fault HQ staff Dont afraid look big picture big amounts money AMA isnt just village club its big business wont easy maintain proper view point Youll often dragged through tons details trivia will cloud ob scure view Gods sake dont become good old boys Weve enough past closing Id like thank members support during last three years giving opportunity try get AMA address its real needs See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods 130 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana S Oregon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAiL780872422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder iD 83875 Gary R Fuiier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99205 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #59 Fayellup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 781-5103 Well group now youve heard good news several sources including lead last months column What news ask Just will have very first Nats District Xl ever will hap pen July 15th through 23rd TnCities area southeast Washington Right now looks like have super sites segments everything close enough gether will allow people enjoy various events major point has made very unfortunate cancel Free Flight last Nats lack site will no lack site coming sum mer Right now have site commit ted said better previ ous Nats FF site couple larger sites going look need careful negotiation land will try way may find best outdoor FF site ever seen Nats maybe else Id hoped could give details next planning meeting couple weeks off patient editor isnt going let get away waiting long get certainly going have NW peo ple working ways can cluding event directors Right now Bob Parker has designated Control Line Precision Aerobatics event director Joe Just will ED Navy Carrier Mike Hazel will same Speed can get sorted out Just hot flash Frozen Tales newsletter Midnight Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Don Freestone edi tor peach guy Some ad vice going fly out cold cold test equipment first Right either outside freezer cool down equipment see makes difference small temperature change can make big difference lot better ing way rather suddenly discov ering youve got problem bird heading icy deck Flying over wa ter can forgiving over land its its solid form Keep mind electrons hot-blooded ob jects generally Battery packs lose oomph cold weather Unless course onboard pack Diehard also some words about flying etiquette like asking around find what frequencies others flying letting people know what fre quency grouping oth ers frequency good words Ready little comic relief start Andrews H-Ray lengthen tail moment make new wing area stick K&B 61 nose balance weight aft Go straight up betchum OOS Know what else wa ter gets servos die sometimes midflight RIP about some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Idaho Photos usual Bob Balch Sloth McCollough Its easier have Bob take shot scoreboard because gives names pilots go planes Usually know guys occasionally foul up like last sum mer forget get relevant data Hopefully will OK Lockheed Hudson neat up close looks Done Paul Har ding entered Team Scale never did see fly cant imagine flying very well Truly fine effort Heres old friend fellow SRAC mem ber Erv Solberg Dr below luck can make out pilot standing attention Erv briefs him next flight next pnoto see engine de tailing Dick Hansens Jenny Dick Bruce Cooper went Scalemasters Fi nal did rather well Just well es capes think Dick 15th bad considering basic WiN II Scalemaiters Too bad cant see color pictures especially Mystery Ship presented King Davis Maybe will come Nats enter Soort Scale least think recognize knobby knees should belong Bert Baker owner P-38 also produces kit Im absolutely sure seem remember two ST 2500s power Lightning will always favor ite planes cause did get watch pilots wring em out got watch Dick Bong fly P-38 several twins Farragut summer Heres shot two twins entered Hudson background makes nice contrast Toibo Mykkanens twin Otter Toibos remarkable entry because first Scale contest first twin Im told totally scratch wonder what will come up next Stay tuned Well Ive come end column year hope its good year 1989 will year filled happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR February 1989 131 Claude Tanner flew Maule M-6 Rocket As recall original bought farm before Claude got documenta tion wanted obviously got enough scratch-build beauty JUNIOR FLIGHT Walnut Scale What some reason other have recently re ceived four requests asking informa tion about rules Walnut Scale probably mere coincidence came about same time following memo Al Kettenis Van Nuys CA typical Would please define Walnut Scale special rules go Peanut Scale little small Coco nut Scale too big Walnut Scale sounds like may just ticket Unfortunately Ive seen name never details Others wrote asking about Walnut Scale seemed think maximum wingspan 18 inches . knew about What rest rules So thought about bit. doggone . thats knew about too Really what rules idea big Peanut. 18-in-wingspan Peanut. rest rules per Peanut Scale rules bigger Peanut anyway Pea nut really too small Al Kettenis suggested Should popular Scale model size big ger beginners would find easier get started Peanuts too small did become popular Lets turn clock back bit Lots years ago be about 1960. Chairman NFFS Small Field Committee looking new events small fields What else Dave Stott wrote about Scale models flying Bridgeport CT models throwbacks 1930s era small rather stark Scale models around 12-in wingspan flying models over predetermined course around field model carried piece pa per envelope called event Airmail Dave Bob Thompson other Bridgeport Aeronuts found small Scale models delightful Dave offered style model small field event wondered whether event should called Pee Wee Scale Peanut Scale remember liked Peanut must admit didnt think just what Small Field Committee looking wearing blinders thinking terms Scale models idea began catch shortly course did write article NFFS Free Flight Digest promoting small field event popularity Peanut Scale has phe nomenal Its easygoing rules have ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 important its success also idea returning square nostalgia Golden Era small span probably important too due ease storing carrying minimal cost materials 12-in size selected because wingspan lot early kits point remember size chosen optimum Flying Scale model Dave Bob set wingspan rule 12 plus minus 1 aim 12in model course didnt expect models exactly 12 So al lowed vary inch wingspans 11 13 Soon Peanut models 13-in span just under event gained official AMA status rules spoke maximum 13 Twelve-inch Peanuts forgotten sharper competition required bet ter flying models 13-in-span models yield better performance 12-in airplanes Eigh teen-inch Walnut Scale models provide still bet ter results often easier con struct So what rules 18-in-wingspan Walnut Scale models search Walnut Scale rules made short list well-known Scale mod elers wrote asking rules heard back couple warded request others Dave Stotts reply prompt Woe Other wingspan limit 18 know anything about Walnut Scale did originate offshoot some other group modelers never event meets have offshoot events such Jumbo Pistachio WW Peanut Dogfight WA II Combat various versions Peanut Scale official Flying Aces Club rules out hands now Weve flown lot Peanuts Columbia University using Mooney judging rules Weve also tried Charisma Scale ISL-30 note Dave Aronstein mentioned may Walnut Scale what needed Co lumbia Daves response sounds like what need Columbia SCALE Walnut Scale Coconut Scale just SCALE lets anybody enter Scale model Lots people already have Scale models some reason arent just right size ISL-30 whatever have good turnout therefore fun very broad event should used addition Pea nut clubs successfully No dont know what Walnut Scale exactly dont like Indoor event wall its name Don Srull commented About Walnut Scale rules Maxecutors Club actually dont have Scale events called Walnut non-Peanut Scale events run AMA Rub ber Scale Coconut Scale FAC Rubber Scale heard Bob Clemens Regarding Walnut Scale note first time Ive seen event mentioned quite Walnut Scale knowledge nothing attempt set larger Pea nut Rubber Scale size getting too much larger Peanut believe span limit 18 best can remember Other stipulation no unique Walnut Scale rules time flew Walnut door meet Cleveland back 1970s Fly ing Aces rules used addition 18in span limit Walnut Scale never became sort established event know Bob suggested write Russ Brown CD Cleveland Free Flight Society contest did Russ Brown said Walnut Scale event origin natural growth Peanut Scale flying Flying Aces Club Connecticut Bob Thompson Dave Stott other fliers Pinkham Field Vito Garofalo Tern Aero championed event 18-in maximum wingspan Vito real nice line kits fit Walnut Scale promotional art included Walnut Scale de cal winged walnut shell CFFS offered event after reading about model mag azine probably late 74 early 75 issues Bill Hannan replied Walnut Scale rules surprising unable find set stuff However Aeroneers newslet ter editor says upper span limit 18 thinks otherwise rules es sentially similar Peanut both seem re member rules originated Vito Gar ofalo back Tern Aero kit bus iness Thus would seem Chicago boys would very apt know rules never seemed catch on west coast ask Charlie Sotich So went Charlie too Charlie Sotich responded called Vito Garofalo asked him about Walnut Scale said wingspan limited 18 event really never progresses further So tracked Walnut Scale down its originator shortly after receiving Charlies note received letter Vito Garofalo him self Walnut Scale rules formulated promote Tern Aero kits produced period 1971-1976 Peanut Scale contest ac tivity doing well time appeared Terns 18-in Scale models being flown everywhere rather homeless far category concerned So dreamed up new Essentially rules 1 Projected wingspan exceed 180 Accordingly people owning good-performing Peanut could compete event promoting general interest 2 Fuselage must full-scale no profiles Wing must also scale lib erty could taken reasonable dihedral angle no scale penalty 3 Rudder and/or sta bilizer could enlarged up 25% beyond scale contours must maintain character 4 Propeller flying exceed six-inch di ameter could plastic balsa other wood 5 Models produced kits allowed must have true Scale basis 6 other Peanut category rules applied present stage would seem appropriate alter add rules make meaningful de finitive original intent mentioned promote line also wished en large universal modeling interest So now have full story Walnut Scale its time popularity now due So long see next month 132 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Byrne Crispin Sears Hempel Keyawa Victors 1988 AMA VicePresident Election Incumbents John Byrne Howard Crispin Jim Sears reelected AMA VicePresidents Districts 2 4 6 ballot ing concluded December 1988 Dis tricts 8 10 incumbents candidates elected AMA VicePresidents Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa election three-year term commencing January 1 1989 Vote counts provided Auditor Ray mond McGivern follows District 2 John Byrne959 Write-in candidates23 Total982 District 4 Howard Crispin549 Write-in candidates33 Total582 District 6 Gary Frost712 Jim Sears853 Write-in candidates1 Total1566 District 8 Dannie Ball335 Gene Hempel830 Bert Striegler532 Write-in candidates4 Total1701 District 10 Reginald Keyawa1286 Bryant Thompson610 Bev Wisniewski1060 Write-in candidates17 Total2973 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting October 221988 following attendance regular fall meeting took place AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice-President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Trav McGinnis Arvada CO VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive VicePresident Ev Langworthy Academys executive staff per sonnel present Guests included Earl Witt past president Jack Finn AVP District 7 Robert Landry Dick Sherman AVPs District 1 Doug Holland AVP District 4 Robert Jackson AMA legal counsel John Baker president AOPA Fred Marks Bill Hershberger Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee members Howard Kuhn Pat Miller Ed Pearson Mark Bundick NAR representatives Lillian Worth Molly Web ster copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 1 1989 minutes official until review possible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled January 13 1989 regular fall meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Pres ident chaired meeting Guests assembly members intro duced themselves followed several nouncements President Thanks Howard Kuhn AMA model rocketry representative FAI helping organize very successful USA USSR Spacemodels competition intention pursue similar type Approval Minutes moved sec onded approved accept July 22 1988 minutes amended written Coun cil input II Executive Vice-Presidents Report Dave Brown noted new Comptroller Lynne Collins has done very good job since retirement Gisele Jackson no longer concern regard transition Continued page 118 RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John worth S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Vojslavek 0 Technicai Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Servicee Director Carl Maroney erahip Director Mike woodtolk 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles iai Prolects Director Doug Preit 0 Publicationa Director Ceri R Wheeley 0 Nata General Manager ymca Msnkowski 0 Muasum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Generai Counsei Jeremish Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive DireCtor including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr 3 Reston VA 22090 tournament Russians per haps Chinese also combined South North American international competi tion first Junior World Championships Poland past summer huge suc cess AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Reading comprehension quite some pe riod time articles have written re garding recommended sound level Academy would like achieve data states desirable figure 90 dBA measured 9 ft over hard surface Sketches have published showing accomplished Obviously doing something very wrong Articles ap pear own magazine De cember issue another publication figure given 90 dBA meter comments difficult attain value Please among writing articles publication get figures correct Wrong information creating great deal problem program Individuals may read article others use incorrect information individuals will also begin think nearly impossible meet criteria strive attain THE FIGURE IS 90 dBA AT 9 FT Large engines have received several letters asking terms quieting large engines Work being done engines recent issue photo muffler being marketed Erics Quality RC Products others com ing along also lines soft mount ing large engines reduce high levels vibration being transmitted aircraft structure welcome input anyone working mufflers large engines have done work area drop note describing what have Photographs devices would also some benefit Vibration large engines becomes much greater problem regard struc tural integrity muffler mounting can rigidly attach muffler aircraft motion engine mount long pipe muffler cantilevered off engine will develop vibration its own will soon cause fatigue nec essary either use flexible section per normal pipe installation Pattern aircraft brace unit engine frame muffler Erics markets example provides attachment point purpose large diameter mass propellers used engines re quires very careful balancing reduce vibration induced device Much needs done big engine/aircraft categories Sound Contest Boards Once again cy cle rules making proposals taking place once again chairman Contest Boards opposed changing rules provide effective mufflers competi tion aircraft competition group does appreciate extent influence contest aircraft have upon overall aeromodeling scene unfortunate groups cannot least make start toward getting quiet aircraft competi tion Performance need change did change would no det rimental effect aircraft particular cat egory would have same advantages Continued page 119 Model Aviation Handicapped Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations often say model aviation sport everyone fact welcome membership people have terest model aviation speaks well sport people very interesting aspect loving min iature aircraft construction flying adherents erroneously called handicapped great enthusiasts have several friends obliged use wheelchairs get around does stop being avid fliers does stop being Contest Direc tors club officers contestants does stop attending trade shows club activities important AMA model aviation create wide understanding what possible hundreds people out dont know care about model avia tion need work continually change appreciated especially get keep flying sites must known need known recognized people positions affect sport mean politicians appoint ed officials diversity membership very important Its important show peo ple may considered handicapped can enjoy sport share thrills skills fun would like prepare story national release cover some handicapped AMA members Such story could helpful getting broad message out gen eral public saw Time magazine September 1988 Insight magazine August 1988 other national stories have either prepared cooperated pro ducing can appreciate posi tive impact publicity can have need some background information handicapped AMA members plus good photographs help us write story have members club know other such people build fly necessarily chartered club would like hear about Location photos either workshop fly ing field would suitable should black white glossy finish minimum size should five seven inches must good quality taken good lens suitable reproduction mag azine Background data should include basic nature handicap reason get ting involved aeromodeling length time model aviator reasons stay ing sport readers would send such data will prepare story use public re lations agency try get published through As can appreciate no guarantee story will get accept ance publication work through established channels Any good story properly documented stands good chance helping us focus wider lens sport enjoy Public relations public image fac tors need consider work time help assisting us high light another facet model aviation story will much appreciated February 1989 117 Site Proposals Wanted AMA seeking proposals purchase land will used national model sport aviation center size required 1000 3000 acres own control Open flat terrain Midwest location preferred Send proposals Property Acquisition Com mittee AMA HQ 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 June 1 1989 Call 703 435-0750 FAX 703 435-0798 quickly month passes Seems yesterday last wrote column time marches events Since last wrote column weve another Coun cil meeting Reston VA will read ing synopsis session elsewhere magazine wont belabor details except point out couple items re scinded action modify Headquar ters building provide office space since can build externally just cheaply can provide space moving MA out building rental space also looking ahead eventual combined flying site/headquarters new location Please understand previ ously contemplated action consume some museum space based de sire serve larger membership inter ests minimum cost museum im portant adjunct operation basic membership needs must take priority have new membership process ing system place seems work ing hopefully fewer mistakes much faster turnaround Incidentally mem bership processing has now consumed Headquarters conference room things CROWDEDwe putting first things FIRST Certainly nothing basic operation processing member ship applications promptly properly objective flying site acquisition moving forward have advertised property offers flooding committee headed Pete Waters has de veloped system property evaluation has set objectives im portant objectives develop first such site Nats-quality facility located Midwest near center model population Obviously other factors will temper selection such property costs location good access possible cost sharing others potential property value growth etc addition have already visited preliminary discussion EAA about joining forces property acquisition use mind would strength such alliance both organizations since EAA AMA two largest avi ation groups country goals similaronly related different size aircraft regard attended Circus Circus Tournament Champions Vegas November judges panel consisted combined panel AC model judges using IAC techniques Worked well can sure will precip itous about property acquisition want right might add have single negative response item say Hurry District IX meeting held Sauna KS meeting well planned well tended very worthwhile Bob Under wood Geoff Styles Headquarters staff also brief members matters opportunity explore basic AMA objectives problems very beneficial Next year meeting will held North Dakota strongly urge districts hold membership meetings type its great opportunity get district AVPs together constituents Frequencies Lets talk little bit about touchy subject frequencies As may know eight-year phase-in plan calls use ALL frequencies 50 1991 time fast approaching make work best least problems should have nationally accepted approach means should ALL flying narrowband equipment Fortunately good inex pensive narrow-band equipment has available some time buy new equipment PLEASE buy NARROW BAND Please understand also old equipment CAN narrow-banded trans mitters nominal fee allay concern about have FCCs assurance procedure legal done manufacturer desig nated agent has much discussion about idea allowing use wideband equip ment until wears out indeterminate period using locally devised schemes frequency separation Please understand such schemes can made work least local basis will obviously have modified evidence communications equipment operation fouls up scheme Also na tional plan drop use alternate fre quencies would RISK LOSS frequen cies due lack use prevent flex ibility required accommodate local com munications transmissions problems So can see no pat solution no wants make good equipment obsolete same time want face fu ture assurance quality operation minimum risk crashes AMAs role advisory responsible OBTAINING new frequencies Only FCC can dictate law land USE manufacture equipment also realize AMA speaks primarily its membership has no authority relative thousands other RC fliers country feel larger responsibility area because responsible getting frequen cies desperately want SAFE opera tion future view AMA Council last meeting reaffirmed phase-in date 1991 frequencies position require narrow-band transmitters time would like add evidence far indicates TRULY narrow-band equipment meeting AMA guide lines operating problem difficult areas WIDEBAND equipment having problems communication equipment discussing phase-in plan people has ever said never its always mat ter WHEN As far Im concerned best interests will served making soonerafter cant predict equipment will wear out can EC Meeting Cont pg 116 Subsequent announcements subjects discussion follows Brown made observation chairman Finance Committee should someone other Executive VicePresident President immediately fol lowed through Browns recommenda tion Lee Webster chairman making appointment Anistics Inc has finished actuarial study AMAs insurance plan concluding AMAs risk exposure 1987 adequately protected assets presently reserve therefore approved unani mously adopt Browns recommendation $135000 transferred surplus insurance reserve fund Presentation 1989 budget devel oped HQ Finance Committee noting based 8% estimated membership growth 5% growth other income After discussion individ ual items contained budget motion adopt 1989 preliminary budget exclu sive PR portion requires fur ther examination approved 12 1 against 3 Recommendation increase AMA travel allowance 225 24 cents mile conformance current Fed eral Government standard addition recommended adopt policy cover ing travel mobile home type vehicle retroactive past two years cur rent president following motions approved unanimously 40 cents mile authorized travel vehicle used dom icile cost travel exceed com mon carrier lodging b to adopt Federal standard 24 cents mile travel allowance effective No vember 1 1988 III Insurance Don Krafft reported AMA Insurance Committee met Octo ber 5 produced recommendations follows staff attorney employed fulltime staff person other Exec utive Director given authority ap prove case settlements up predeter mined level Establishment student membership denoting person under direct super vision AMA licensed instructor 118 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714A Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 HOW LOST MY TAIL IN LAS VEGAS As already know last month included Circus Circus Interna tional Tournament Champions Las Ve gas yours truly privileged competitors prestigious event Upon arrival Las Vegas air plane flying reasonably well spite fact engine running just fine seemed lacking slightly power Merle Hyde experimented same engine Chip suggested different prop found work well gave try What dif ference prop can make Now plenty power model flew about 20 mph faster After three four flights cleaning up discovered screws hold tail missing whole tail assembly loose Thinking screws simply vibrated loose simply replaced Loctighted new ones lasted flight plate through screws passed broke tail held just flying wires After regluing plate field flew again plate screws went broke loose time kept whole tail falling off completely ONE rudder cable time idea propeller attendant speed increase con nected tail problem never consid ered Once spent full evening re building tail assembly new bush ings alignment dowels new mount ing plates new flying wires Surely will keep tail onafter stayed fine home 50 hts next morn ing after processing airplane tried againand once again tail nearly fell off now getting little concerned other competitors came up said seen rudder flutter instant just after takeoff light bulb turned course Thats what causing thereby extending automatic insurance cov erage student member Rescinding National Association Rocketrys liability coverage March 31 1989 due legal complications Cash payment estate AMA volunteer died 1988 Nats Approval legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nui sance case Amending motion July 1988 F ecutive Council meeting provides withholding certificates insurance pend ing approval primary club include authority rescind certificates response request NAR Pres ident delay decision concerning cancel lation organizations insurance agreed AMA Insurance Committee tail try part company now ep oxied tail back permanently changed another prop would slow air plane down yet retain vertical power went out fly couple practice flights before contest started time worked fine after thinking about times tried part com pany felt pretty lucky have airplane fly Pretty lucky yes. lucky enough finish above. guessed it. 13th Oh well 13th isnt bad old man out much practice trip home another problem Now tail no longer removable fu selage wouldnt fit shipping crate Dean Koger saved airplane hor rible fate having its tail amputated prob ably ripsaw fit crate agreed bring home Ohio trailer Thanks Dean TOC great contestwell run fairly judged extremely well attended spectators short class event happy hear Bill Bennett declare intent continue tradition 1990 behalf Id like thank Circus Circus Bill Bennett Mel Larson Mike Cioli Phil Kraft Doc Edwards everyone else involved its operation winner else Hanno Prett ner followed VERY closely Chip Hyde Wolfgang Matt Tony Frackowiak Steve Rojecki Congratulations Also past month Executive Council meeting budget 1989 passed $59 million cries membership heard result decided go ahead proposed AMA HQ building expansion rather look toward renting space nearby magazine using space mag azine now occupies expand other depart ments will hopefully hold us until decision made national flying site/ headquarters site future Speaking national flying site permanent site whatever may want call property acquisition committee recommend ed have engineering study done particular site east coast Executive Council overwhelmingly re jected underlying reason being want site Midwest sur prised particularly strongly apparently feel will make search much easier Till next month. will meet NAR representative tempt work out some accommodation response committees recom mendations several actions taken motion authorize disbursement cash payment estate Jim Buchan approved unanimously b motion purchase foreign liability policy protect AMA members partic ipating modeling activities other coun tries approved unanimously c motion approve specific amount legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nuisance case approved 12 1 against 4 IV Model Box Allowance Executive Di rector AMAs travel agent related some recent FAI team travel experiences inContinued page 120 SoundCont pg 117 handicaps time Contest Boards take good look headed situation created whereby becomes very difficult United States take position within ClAM subject unwilling anything own country chairman Contest Boards also representatives ClAM fact noise committee body until disbanded During pe riod no action taken category ex cept Radio Control Aerobatics F3A need action continue area aeromodeling Some categories have gone far past ban mufflers altogether would benefits some within categories hold contests spe cifically models effective mufflers would lead development some expertise understanding what takes become quiet overall effect performance Until try rea sonable refuse alter rules Com ments welcome Engine manufacturers incorporate com petition requirements products doubt fact look advertising Most engines manufactured over seas influence degree what manufactured must present unified front demand engine/muffler combinations effective understanding manufacturer go ing market so-called US configuration engine would start Scale Scale especially radio-controlled Scale peculiar category rule aircraft will have muffler cases seems interpreted meaning device carry exhaust outside engine cowling wise choice models make attempt quieting installation number mufflers pipes other homemade units effectively quiet engine exhaust Selection propellers can further reduce sound levels really need loud aircraft order enjoy Scale flying competition Now Scale seems moving entirely away small heavy 60-powered models years past much larger aircraft room place effective sound sup pression devices Its no longer necessary such devices extend bulk outside aircraft Perhaps rules could also al tered muffler unit would stalled after static judging detract static flight score con siderations can enter usage sound suppression devices Propellers Flight testing will take place week look some results wind tunnel theoretical studies aircraft used will provided telemetry equip ment read out dynamic information end result program find out performance can compared real-life situation report other aspects propeller research will appear forth coming article February 1989 119 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Tn-Cities Nats. What The Tn-Cities Kennewick Pas co Richland close working together support Nats Where The south central part Washing ton State Columbia river southeast Seattle southwest Spokane near Oregon border Why Great weather sights spirit Friendliness enthusiasm clear skies over 300 sunny days year Dry air eases heat summertime July 15-23 1989 last Free Flightersa great site Good sites also Radio Control Con trol Line families great Pacific Northwest explore enjoya unique part country worthy major vacation invest ment time travel Inviting waterways beckon boaters water skiers swim mers fishermans paradise Scene great Unlimited Hydroplane Budweiser Rac es July 31 Tn-Cities International Air Show July 17 RC Mini-Hydro Racers July 30 River Spectacular July 30 may surprise TnCities area great wine country North west Wine Festival takes place July 8-9 Weinfest July 17-18 Numerous riverside parks attract sunbath ers picnickers campers May through October combination abundant wa ter very little rain cloudless skies makes invigorating different scenery area sits Columbia Ba sin confluence Snake Yakima Columbia riversan outdoor paradise residents visitors welcome mat out modelers families part new program tract newcomers Tn-Cities Great reasonably priced hotels available close Nats flying sites will used Nats Headquarters hotel recap turing comfortable atmosphere made New England Nats Chicopee MA popular Just New England pro vided great hospitality AMA National championships 1983 1985 great Northwest anxious same 1989 may feel distance too far go model meet now time think positively Tn-Cities area caters families Besides recreational fea tures area has great shopping combination small town friendliness modern facilities prefer recreation vehicles motor homes trailers hotels good RV sites close Nows time plan once-ina-lifetime cross-country vacation 1989 Nationals will significant international event Canadians joining USA will different Nats emphasis hospitality Note too year dates dont conflict great Experimental Associ ation Fly-In Oshkosh WI youre able go Nats East Midwest plan visit great EAA Fly-In way back Yes lot vacation time will required take both events same year think special opportunitya chance have never before something talk about years come Again think positive An8to5Nats. looks like both RC Pattern Pylon fliers officials will enjoy change scheduling 1989 National Champion ships because event ex pected operate different site Thus stead having share site Pylon typically operating 7 am earlier noon Pattern noon 1 pm until 8 pm dark event being planned operate normal schedules Out door Control Line Free Flight Scale events will enable participants Pattern events enjoy evening Nats activities Pylon folks can sleep hour two longer morning Only Indoor will scheduled late hours some events going until mid night Also Indoor will final week end instead opening Hopefully will enable participants other cat egories see Indoor flying EC Meeting Cont pg 119 volved extremely oversized complicated model box shipments Executive Direc tor recommended changing AMA policy stipulates 80% payment such costs 50% payment travel agent strong ly urged Council establish policy reasonable model box sizes committee appointed Presi dent chaired Bob Brown com prised chairmen FAI Team Se lection Committees Bob Underwood committee charged establish ing criteria foreign travel include bag gage model box requirements per mod eling category general consensus agreed team travel shall controlled through Headquarters via travel agent presently engaged Academy Whenever feasi ble travel shall scheduled via Washing ton Dulles Airport rather New York JFK Airport V Frequency Phase-In Plan Council again reviewed frequency phase-in plan previously implemented Discussion produced agreement view membership confusion adequate explanation plan has given membership pressure reflects de sire protect wideband radios longer period time also agreed time needed implement gold/silver sticker requirements transmitters used sanctioned competition motion amend June 1988 Council minutes striking out January 1 1989 substituting December 20 1990 sticker implementation approved 11 1 abstained 7 1 against 4 Jim Sears made motion allow wideband radios operate after 1991 motion did receive second fore further discussed voted upon VI Nats 1989 Vince Mankowski gave re port three sites evalu ated Nats Executive Committee possible use 1989 Muncie IN Too sites would re quired too scattered Amana IA would have guarantee hosts $30000 hard-surface area would have constructed very high cost Washington State Tn-Cities viable sites good FF area good community support also reported Lawrenceville IL visited President re ported very good location Nats should pursued possible use after 1989 motion accept Tn-Cities Washing ton State venue 1989 Nats ap proved 12 1 against 6 VII HQ Building Addition Review Noting cost other options Council agreed cancel previous decision construct additional office space within present Headquarters building favor alterna tive freeing space currently oc cupied Model Aviation moving magazine publishing operations another location motion move Model Aviation separate rented premises allo cate maximum $20000 Headquar ters modifications approved 12 1 against 11 VIII Bylaws Committee chairman Howard Crispin led Council review sug gested amendments standing rules concerning Nominating Committee motion accept proposed amend ments standing rules regard Nominating Committee approved unan imously Crispin also announced next Council meeting would present delib eration set descriptive requirements Academy officers President also asked Crispin provide specific bylaws change proposals Council consideration IX Associate Vice-Presidents/Contest Coordi nators motion District Ill autho rized three additional associate vice-pres idents approved 9 3 against 1 4 11 1 abstained ED Following discussion some communica tion problems President directed Council material pertinent Acad emy affects contest coordinators mailed directly X Foreign Contestants Fee John Byrne asked Council consider restoring mer $1 foreign contestant fee policy allowed non-American/non-AMA members Continued page 121 120 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duobury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chundler PO Box 441 Orlund ME 04472 Drew Duvenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01449 Bob Lundry 80 Mum St Enuex Jot VT 05482 Richurd Shermun 28 High St Plymouth NH 02264 Bob Walluce 91 Sylnue St Anon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinsuor George Wiluon 62 Frazier Wuy Marutons Mills MA 02648 Connecticut Copter Club club has chartered about four years present membership 46 probably chartered club Connecticut con sists entirely Helicopter fliers Meetings held first Monday month Hobby Center Wallingford CT ex cept during summer months held flying site North Haven fun-fly held August 27 & 28 Neubig Farm Art Fressola CD 62 contestants about 200 specta tors two days raffle held Shuttle Helicopter PCM radio given prizes Factory reps GMP Schluter-Robbe offer assistance Thank Neubigs provided flying site did much work site preparation welcome change people provide site times suitable sites hard obtain interested joining club desire information contact Walter Doehr president 18 Tokoneke Dr ridian CT 06450 Rhode Island AVP Jerry Browe has AVP Rhode Island since have fice has resigned personal reasons As know AMA officers volun teer workers pay occasional thank some expense money So. thank Jerry time ef fort help out modelers leaves opening AVP Rhode Island have decided certain am going appoint replacement right away However anyone Rhode Island would like position let know will talk about Pattern contest October 2 & 3 Pattern contest held Westover AFB Westover later Nearly perfect weather prevailed very pleasant two days 24 contestants first Pattern contest held Westover worked out very well hopefully can again next year Dave Eisner CDhis first contest done very well results NoviceStan Kulesa Don Mistretta first contest Sportsman Jerry Weigeman Buzz Conlon Walt Friedrich AdvancedKen Carpenter Terry Terre noire Jr Jon Gerber ExpertRichard Fletch er Scott Smith MastersBill Macartney Joe Valvo Ken Kuenher FAISteve Lelito Perry Rose Grant Beaver drove Nova Scotia contest Westover AEB Westover has available limited basis year hopefully will able next year per sonnel have cooperative about problem have trying match schedules About year ago meet ing Westover items decided was liaison between modelers Westover means someone wants try have ac tivity base come first trying have lot people going base time am trying promote national fun-fly 1990 such held Reno year 1989 held Dayton OH would nice have Nats return 1991 timing would perfect As would have new radio frequencies events could held right base problems time helpsomeone has provide man people power Judging response received asked volunteers World Champs people/clubs willing help out Think about itif activities held someone has help out 1989 District event have think ing about having another Model Aviation Day district fun-fly next year have asked before never received much re sponse will ask again club willing help some type activity should get small group volunteers ourselves Rhode Island Balloon Festival balloon festival held July 30 & 31 year unable attend because Nats information Flitelines news letter Rhode Island Aeromodelers good event attend see balloons being launched must early fly winds much above eight knots flight demon strations area modelers coordinated members South County RC Club provide considerable spectator ap peal event sponsored Rotary Club proceeds charity Plan attending next year takes place University Rhode Island EC MeetingCont pg 120 participate European AMA sanctioned events resolution did receive sec ond however Headquarters directed look subject report recommendations next meeting Xl FAI A Team Program Participation ques tion whether Academy should con tinue sponsor World Championship cate gories regardless amount AMA member participation raised noted apart new programs Electric Pylon Helicopter should given time develop some catego ries consistently show very low participa tion No decision reached Pres ident asked Dave Brown look matter develop plan seems feasible B Combat Combat Team Selection Committee chairmans request fund Junior Control Line World Champion ships permanent basis denied decided policy shall remain isie request should submitted occasion C Pylon agreed AMA shall fund nine people 1989 FAI Pylon team follows three pilots three callers and/or mechanics team manager World Champion champions caller and/or mechanic XII Council Members Nats policy concerning Council member participation Nats clarified state simply Council member present Nats his/her travel and/or lodging expenses shall covered day attendance XIII National Aeronautic Association Ev Langworthy apprised Council current NAA status regard internal affairs change officers transition shall accomplished other matters Langworthy asked AMA support manage ment changes XIV Committee Reports A Sound Crispin reiterated Coun cil recommended 90 dB 9 feet formula never mandated remarked Sound column January 1989 issue Model Aviation ex plains subject thoroughly B Large Aircraft Crispin reported now six licensed inspectors also changes certification/licensing document should go through IMAA Safety Committee Continued page 124 February 1989 121 Some winners Pattern contest Westover October 2 & 3 1988 Some people worked put Pattern contest Note CD wheel char being CD easy Contestants Connecticut Copter Club fun-fly August 27 & 28 1988 New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 380 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Jasohkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 317 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickxville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time read report AMA Nats Manage ment Committee shall probably have se lected time place 1989 Nats quite likely fact formal nouncement such decision may re vealed elsewhere issue maga zine thus inspiring some mem bers feeling euphoriabut minds others thoughts dissatisfaction un bridled wrath fall latter cate gory Cool assured Nats Management Committee shall have chosen site timeframe calculated serve best interests contestants re gardless aeromodeling specialty better yet specialties See meeting season AMA District 2 around earlier part year look forward pleasure attending bur geoning crop model aircraft expositions eg mall shows like sponsored various AMA clubs boon hobby public promotional sense also because bring together fellow modelers old friends get together often enough rekindle memories old times Two such events major importance Syracuse Sym posium Model Show 13th annual edi tion Central New York Model Air craft Association held Saturday February 4 1989 Syracuse-located New York State Fairgrounds WRAM Show scheduled held February 25 26 1989 newly remodeled West chester County Center White Plains NY Back subject meeting sea son As past years shall privileged conduct AMA meeting during prestigious shows has distinct pleasure conclude details Jim Abrams president CNYMAA Frank Devore manager WRAM Show Check AMA booth show upon arrival determine time lo cation AMA District 2 meeting information available time See 1988 United States Scale Masters Champion ships years class held Godman Army Air Field located Fort Knox KY Having honored invita tion serve flight judge presti gious competition flew down Louisville Fort Knox September 14th served next four days years Masters sanctioned jointly spon sored Southern Indiana RC Modelers Fort Knox Model Airplane Club Dale Drew performed capably Con test Director did Contest Manager Dave Voglund success wellmanaged spectacle due largely dedicated efforts such boosters aero modeling Hal Okert Bert Baker Harris Lee Bob Olson Roy Pratt mention few benefactors hope shall have pleasure company again So much sentiment ac tion Never trusty camera have some shots Masters may intrigue example would impor tant Scale contest same distinguished gentleman ie Bob Wischer Slogan Month Safety On-Purpose Accident courtesy Glenn Townley Safety Officer Cape May NJ Wire less Aircraft Sport Pilot WASP Club Cape May NJ Reproduced its newslet ter Prop Wash Sky Rover Flying Club Phelps NY Rover Barks its newsletter reproduced certifi cate Appreciation club re ceived Boy Scouts America Providing outstanding campsite air show 1988 Keseca District Scout Fall Camporee addition having shared real property nine Scout troops over 100 boys leaders club put air show much de light concerned compliments Rovers previous projects like nature Mid-Hudson Modelmasters finest model airplane clubs District 2 anywhere much credit currently its president Jim Kaman its secretary worthy editor Wing Tips clubs exemplary newsletter Scott Scotty Smith Athens NY Aside abundance redactive savvy Scot ty cartoonist unquestionable ability Whirlybirds West Windsor October 1 2 West Windsor Flying Club AMA #449 New Jersey hosted its very first Hel icopter contest according letter have just received Dave Schnitzer its president reports although three 60 members fly Helicopters decided host contest mainly purpose promoting advancement modeling area central New Jer sey Mr Schnitzer adds learned quite lot about setup managing model contest event Sixty-two modelers competed year club expects contestants next year look scene actionto wit Mercer NJ County Park 122 Model Aviation suppose could label shot lull before swarm~ Fans fly fans watch some entries trie winner ot tirst place Bob -ior enze PARCS Club Brooklyn NY cen ter eazing downward eye-filling F18 Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8143627702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 5 idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Masly 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Visiay 1381 Orsobrook Dr Maurnee OH 44537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendaie Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gli Weiss 3004 Haltowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Direct communication local mem bership ongoing problem within Academy different avenues have tried appear have accomplished very little seems since very few peo ple take time read direct verbal ap proach necessary reason re quested have obtained Council three additional Associate Vice-Presidents District Ill people will strategi cally located reasonable proximity basic charge keeping up date AMA activities policies request closest AVP attend club meeting Im sure knowl edge will interest membership addition AVP will relay problems Marge Weisenbach western District Ill Contest Coordinator has pointed out often lacking pertinent informa tion Headquarters October Council meeting approval granted provide additional materials coordi nators should rectify problem within sanctioning procedure Incidentally clubs already sanc tioning events 1989 desire expedi ent service please file sanction early possible wish thank Marge Wei senbach Nelson Gould task coordinating activity During new year attempt obtain Weather Flyers patch Any flies month year el igible award interested contact Headquarters necessary form Before complain about flying cold weather consider hot shot pilots shown photo above fanning air try ing stay cool photo takenin 100-degree sunshineat July 17 1988 Three Club Fun-Fly put IMAA Chapter 168 Levittown Aerobugs Jackson ville NJ Last month mentioned untimely pass ing Jerry Fink Pittsburghs out standing modelers September Jerry awarded AMA Certificate Apprecia tion AVP John Hathaway next photo shows Hathaway presenting Jerry award Dallas Hartford looks certificate presented countless hours Jerry offered other area modelers Noise ts prooiem tn some geo graphical areas others Also differ ent modeling disciplines have different noise problems type flying fac ing specific problems affect alone rather modeling whole would almost impossible Academy dictate policy abide ninety-at-nine sound level proposal SUG GESTION OR GUIDELINE modelers follow possible achieve YES. little effort modeler clubs initiating noisereduction effort West Shore Flying So ciety Harrisburg some very interest ing simple muffler designs published its newsletter RC Flite Lines ideas origi nated Westshore club Car lisle Aeromodelers Unfortunately have room publish ideas within column mufflers originated cans attached primary factory muffler Gil Weiss have asked noise column magazine publish sim pler methods reduce noise Look how-to-do articles near future think noise concern urban areas wrong local club has past 15 years limited flying activ ity specific days hours also re quire mufflers ALL engines over 049 size Living back hills does elim inate noise problems ase make res olution 1989 think future REDUCE NOISE flying site save may own column represents almost first full year office Vice-President hope am providing representation leadership desire Academy perfect. have constructive sug gestion innovative idea please advise During past year have attempted attend club functions possi ble didnt see last year lets hope can meet 1989 want attend meet activity An invita tion would appreciated Perhaps unique well-accept ed change have made District Ill column introduce regular Club Month picture wonder club has featured Its simple. have sent picture Club Month photo below taken AVP Gil Weiss during October 1 1988 visit flying site operated Keystone Radio Control Society Harris burg PA Club president Burt Thornton vited Gil discuss demonstrate some different mufflers sound reduction tech niques KRCS well other local clubs Despite rural setting homes built adjacent site pose problem fu ture operation unless measures taken minimize potential noise complaints Gil truly enjoyed trip addition sharing some potentially helpful informa tion meeting some fine fellow aeromod elers great time flying field located Hummelstown KRCS site cludes clubhouse complete kitchen maintenance shed grounds equip ment porta-potty add aeromodelers paradise well-stocked hobby shop within walking distance flight line particular note fact Henry Spangler proprietor Hidden Hangar has large inventory latest sound-reducing mufflers mounts related materials District II AMA officials wish Happy Holidays May 1989 year PEACE QUIET February 1989 123 Photo II Weiss Members guests Cloud Kings RC Club Oxford PA shown above Sep tember 18 1988 fun-fly Gil Weiss AVP pleasure attending participating well-run event club field located full-scale grass airstrip private farm extreme southeastern corner Pennsylvania Delaware 0 Distnct Columbia 0 Matyland 6 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 889-8358 Bob Champine 200 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23000 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest Hurrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 0811 Risker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27012 Scooy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 19808 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening t919 488-5986 Flying sites Clubs throughout district involved obtaining new flying sites reasons having move various loss land due construction coming very serious consideration northern part district northern Virginia north towards Pennsylvania have problem long time situation now available space filling rapid expansion west ward toward West Virginia recent report says area east US 29 corridor north Interstate 64 way ocean will next major target ex pansion segment district now listed being highest growth ar eas United States suggested last month con sider buying choice piece land NOW good reason doing very short period time probably will no land available available will too costly consider purchase fly ing site land Unfortunately will Council set up committees pro cedures lengthy studies preclude fast reaction purchase Time will tell wisest route travel number clubs have some suc cess getting new sites Others good position succeed ultimate question aside suitability site length time site likely usable Kent County Aero modelers Delaware club has acquired new site David Yarnel club Pub licity Chairman writes old field restrictions because proximity high school new field has no such re strictions available no cost club State Delaware near est neighbors about half mile away club has muffler rule long-term availability should provide 15-20 years usage site Patuxent Aeromodelers very close getting new site have work ing very closely Parks Administra tion State Maryland Department Land Management also working some sites Baltimore area Several other clubs deeply volved site procurement hope have good news very soon Competition rules have received number letters regarding rules change proposals As true other members Exec utive Council have nothing rules except General category involving safety relate competition juris diction Contest Board members list ed Competition News section Model Aviation Academy presently new rules cycle 1990-1991 proposals have published Model Aviation see study com ment have feelings pro con about proposals should get touch CB member district CB member does hear will vote own preference Year-end Iv8sh annual year-end Soaring meet usually held last weekend month December will held year will disappointing am sure myself very good ex cuse get out winter day seems Saturday year New Years Eve does make considering meet day Oh well 1989 another World Championships Council toils proposals considerations con cerning participation FAI World Championships need note three will held Fentress Naval Land ing Field Chesapeake VA fall 1989 events RC Pylon Racing RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter Robert Un derwood AMA Technical Director many-time FAI contestant will over Competition Director promises very colorful exciting event both competitors spectators Plan coming see best world next fall will disappointed AMA Museum attraction Acad emy Headquarters building museum East fortunate being able visit collection fairly easily some concern over reduction museum space quite few letters sent over country trying make sure case will some changes Headquarters reduc tion museum space op tions time good news plans can proceed have several models displayed repre sent aeromodeling history Some dis plays may need changed meaning some pretty models historic significance will taken out historic models installed place Among some couple Control Line aerobatic models have refur bished originals Members North ern Virginia Control Line Club instru mental providing models very early example Helicopter model ing will place Bob Harris Contest Board member District IV will bring ing exhibit Watch additions category Associate vice-presidents As number clubs members grows time avail able district vice-presidents comes less less alternative pro vide means associate vice-president absorb some contact need have associate vice-presi dents have time willing take tasks also need restructure entire AVP program Council needs consider take early action have certain ac tions taken past dealt some situations piecemeal fash ion no longer acceptable manner doing business coming weekend am holding meeting AVPs District IV will discussing make some changes talks should provide some firm data take Council way agenda items proposals have passed 138000 mem bers year growth remains anywhere near same percentage will exceed 152000 1989 numbers gin very large terms response needed district officers Perform ing proper manner now almost requires vice-president full-time officer Unfortunately unless retired he/she can hardly afford Should VP take sabbatical paid some amount keep alive Food thought EC MeetingCont pg 121 C Safety Webster led discussion Committees recommended new safety doc ument entitled AMA Safety Practices Policies agreed would pub lished membership manual fur ther refined use conjunction AMA Safety Code Bob Underwood structed extract key elements committees document develop code 1990 membership year D Property Acquisition Waters reported committee recently met Chi cago distributed minutes pro ceedings agreed engineering stu dies authorized sites meet site evaluation criteria committee has budget $25000 E Video Production Waters proposed making videos following subjects safety flying sites sound agreed worthy project PR De partment directed proceed pro duction currently intended videos distributed free charge AMA chartered club F Executive Search Chairman McGinnis asked Council go executive ses sion Upon reconvening regular ses sion following statement directed recorded minutes major ity vote Council gave John Worth vote confidence proceed Executive Director according terms cur rent contract C 1989 RC Combined World Champion ships Worth reported assigning Bob Underwood Contest Director Vince Mankowski Contest Man ager dates event August 26 September 3 basic schedule judge jury member recommendations presented FAI approval December 1988 Paris meeting XV Awards motions awards duly moved seconded unanimously approved publicity accompany pre sentations two Superior Service awards two Meritorious Service awards Council members Dave Peltz Johnny Clemens EC members reelect ed XVI Next Meeting Friday January 13 1989 Pasadena CA meeting adjourned Sunday Octo ber 23 125 pm 124 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia isaippi 0 Poerto Rico Sooth Carolina 0 Tenneasee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charteaton SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Banyan Dr Deirsy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00888 Boa 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 788 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Pisos Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Boa 1083 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 fall Executive Council meeting aCtivi ties largely concerned continued debate planning future Nats con tests First voted go TnCities area Washington State 1989 Nats Should make west coast fliers happy will probably keep participation District 5 down because distance involved does appear good site however good facilities branches model airplaning including Free Flight pushing Lawnenceville IL site think got ball rolling bit late Maybe next year way effort find permanent sites future AMA Nats contests going ahead full steam Criteria site sites selection have established fairly large number potential locations have identified Some sites have already reviewed rejected meeting criteria meet specs will subjected in-depth look certain work required develop costs involved looks very promis ing time however contin uing need identification pos sible sites evaluated anyone district has location appears sale looks like something AMA should evaluate please get touch chairman committee Pete Waters wrote expressing concern proposed Headquarters build ing modifications would impact AMA Museum will glad know Council has voted scrap plan overriding concern approach fear cost building modifica tion could recouped Reston site sold some later date problem stems high-rise office buildings beginning surround AMA building may become desirable some future time sell Reston prop erty use funds create new head quarters new sites occur buyers would undoubtedly tear down present building make way new high-rise So additions might make probably would just add demolition effort meantime Headquarters still has space problem So decided space would readjusted moving Model Aviation operations rented off ic es expanding member services vacated space predict will turn out Band-Aid problem will re appear few years maybe time picture will much clearer re gard proposed acquisition new Nats flying sites Another area received close atten tion frequency phase-in plan As 1991 approaches more fliers beginning take notice evaluate impact personally lot heat has generated over desire grand father old wideband radio equipment grows out apprehension radio equip ment meets 1991 specs slow ar rive scene perception present radios working well ar eas Council voted revise previ ously passed plan requiring gold- silver-stickered transmitters contests ginning 1989 delaying require ment until December 20 1990 solution growing legal use pagers fre quencies between aircraft frequen cies development selective narrow-band receivers Narrow-band trans mitters certainly needed keep interfering adjacent channels new plan receiver will respond frequency side re member could also pager side you havent gained much meantime its proper club review its own situation decide club plans cope transition see happening district newsletters receive month some cases may necessary have special rules allow older equipment operate safely Also its good idea some mon itoring adjacent pager operations area can avoid operation near sources potential interference Finally Council has directed additional ef fort made clarify plan its imple mentation status Model Aviation help average modeler knows little about technical side radio understand flying site quest goes across district Newsletters full articles fly ing site losses acquisition new sites problems keeping No doubt biggest problem facing hobby Got invitation join Gateway RC Club mourned loss field enjoyed 26 years Jack sonville FL west side making last funfly Couldnt go since Hawaii weekend can sympathize same time also clubs finding new sites developing better facilities Karl Betz Cobb County Ra dio Control Modeler Club sent fol lowing information about new field October 16th 1988 26-year-old Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club held dedication ceremony new field event culmination several years close work Cobb County Government Cobb County Park Recreation Department field dedication Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubs new runway 400 ft airplanes lined up wing tip wing tip spectator viewing field dedicated Ernie Gilbert WW II POW avid modeler spent countless selfless hours helping anyone interest model aviation dedication total success 175 members attending along over 100 spectators photos shows section runway lined planes wing-tip-to-wing-tip its total 400-ft length acquire keep flying sites will re quire best efforts can provide must handle such items noise safety insurance club field owners Thats always easy especially pub lic area such park system common problem potential solution dis cussed Russ Petersen Flight Lines newsletter West Alabama Aero Mod elers Inc writes Apparently someone lives around Tuscaloosa demanded flying privi leges field AMA club mem bership person demanded right fly based fact field park property taxpayers have right use such facilities Russ Petersen called Geoff Styles concerned such matters AMA PARA lawyers administration also asked talk Styles As result Parks Rec re drafting policies regarding flying site conform practice recom mended flying sites located public property Briefly policy re quired have have AMA membership club membership fly field must show proof insurance coverage amounts least large provided AMA An individual chooses fly club membership will charged fee PARA take care field member ship Also club will designated re sponsible development enforce ment safety rules field means anyone flies field must com ply club safety operating rules Communication always problem human race no different AMA Yet much problem arises fail pass information have Ed Hunter AVP Mississippi has fighting problem now several years help improve situation has put gether following procedure receive such information club Designated contact persons Are member AMA Charter Club year club goes through rechartering process club will send AMA roster club officers roster will also designate person will AMA point contact club care des ignated person AMA will send materi als club After AMA initiates con tact person functions con duit through information flows individual member can readily see important role club sure know clubs des ignated contact person sure infor mational materials get individual member club needs change designated contact person sure let AMA VP AVP know change right away note long till next month February 1989 125 Illinois ana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociate Vice Presidents Ron Buitard RI 5 Boa 60 Decatur IN 46733 Charile Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Enei #3 Castie Drive RR 2 Piorissant MO 63034 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jafterson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park U 60464 Biii Zimmer Boa 72 Varna 161375 time read new VP District 6 will established three-year term seems like long time serve last three years have flown May its because Im getting older thing sure Ive certainly gotten lot wiser about AMA during term still have lot learn traveling has begun slow down As write see no couple trips made rest year Al though Ill miss warm faces fly ing fields may get finish model two could use relaxation after years ef forts start off month October flew jasonville IN RC Combat contest Unfortunately locals contest didnt pan out due lack contestants weather wasnt great anyway Hopefully contest will go better next time sounds like fun guess youre thinking wasted trip make huh Prior making trip Jasonville Doc talked about coal fields area easily could used AMA flying sites So things contest did pan out dime tour gave around abandoned coal mines quite enlightening realize potential reclaimed mines field looked could have used FF room spare impressed dont think AMA will go itbut knows Anyway should check close reclaimed land Its got cheaper dirt Next weekend Lawrenceville IL As FF guys know FF heaven 1988 impromptu AMA FF Nats held try replace FF events didnt happen Nats Due stupidity Ive overlaid informa tion written about event bear try remember can about About 80 souls entered launching models wind gusting mere 25 mph didnt mat ter once planes air Right Try chasing model doing good 25 mph bicycle gotta pedal like crazy course will mention its hard watch heck going watching model Thank goodness mopeds fairness wonderful event wind still nice day lots flights launched enjoyed bull sessions got involved Still thing really got attention day group kids mod eling class taught Roger Wathen dianapolis school system brought fly first contest seven eight out flying HandLaunched Gliders real competition watch kids treat Roger spent whole day helping didnt get much time own flights hearty thanks again Roger Lawrenceville spent some time talking Don Lowe asked opinion about Lawrenceville Nats site near future Well know swer grand tour some time ago figured place waiting Nats So talked up Octo ber Council meeting possible future Nats site What about 1993 got letter off locals see interested getting towns behind enough make proposal 1990 What happened Muncie 1989 just didnt have right measurements Vicki Veach Muncie Visitors Bureau worked hard get us beaten shortcomings sites Thats real shame However plugging away trying get us Muncie area permanently Good luck Vicki Id love see us buy piece land area national flying site Washington just too far away last trip October AMA HQ Reston Council meeting wasnt fun trips another work-filled weekends However have take bitter sweet received nice letter group goes name Model Aviation Acad emy wanted tell about bit help Childrens Memorial Hospital sponsored Flight Life event some help five other clubs Chicago area generate money hospital group received help various model companies hobby shops raf fles turn clubs provided modelers flew day long train ers crowd wanted try What result efforts club presented $1508 hospital result lot hard work good cause Isnt neat bet Back Council meeting dis cussed frequency issues again So stand now some good some bad Academy has requested ruling FCC end question about whether legal modify transmitter narrow-band specs formal letter yet hands concerning issue should time read basic understanding arrived during meeting attended members Fre quency Committee legal counsel FCC legal modify trans mitter under certain conditions corn plete information will available soon Noting letter should forthcom ing second look taken proposal would away wideband ra dios long discussion held no willing second motion change FCC proposal allow wideband radios grandfathered indefinite ly does matter want way AMA Executive Council person willing listen So now have wait proposal go FCC will happen sometime soon proposal will go FCC will ask FCC require manufacturers tighten up RC systems being sold us comply narrow-band specs allow radios modified narrow-band specs fore 1991 grandfathered after 1991 allow wideband transmitters grandfathered until 1991 Now means would have tight systems sold us would have tighten up transmit ters throw out abovementioned letter radios can legally modified comply FCC can number things proposal presented can totally reject can drop part ends use wideband transmit ters can grandfather wideband radios period time before forcing changes Lets hope know what members want Council does now its up have worked hard try stop part proposal forces have modify throw out older transmitter because doesnt comply what few AMA want few willing hear what want comply elected thought supposed repre sent district Ive tried Youve told want op erate 40 kHz spacing upper bands old wideband systems after 1991 life just cant believe district members feel rest out feel same way means district VPs representing Theyre going along someone doesnt want plan altered no matter what want makes fol lowers instead being leaders AMA hate cruel toward because really like feel much anger over disregard member ships wishes time change Maybe some us fit good old boys category have forgotten put us office lighter side blessed visit John Baker President AOPA may know AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion organization has nearly 300000 members John told us some trade secrets about organiza tion run Being AOPA member lis tened carefully Although didnt agree say made some good points about operation During nice conversation John later discussed modeling experi ences outside AOPA Yep hes member AMA world sure small isnt Enough now. 126 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAiL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Bus 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knutzger 2625 E Shorewood Bivd. Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Race Hoiiand Mi 49423 Can Mshs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Pusi Smith 11112 Diii Drive Steriing HIs Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqus Wi 54548 Its uphill flying season now Xmas over will get read latest epistle am Green Bay Airport feeling safe because Colts beat Packers left Lions cap home Calumet Fliers held annual Swap Auction Brillion man aged sneak trip attend Meeting familiar faces again way Leon Cordy guys worked event made enjoyable day man aged buy Control Line reel lines have managed get several officers last few weeks made annual meeting Minneapolis Associa tion tested transmitters help get stickered Boyd Bowdish runs sociation AVP Bud Gorman made trip pretty wife makes worth effort get out district Last week local Michigan Ex change Clubs Awards Banquet pleasure meeting Melody Rich Doig now b-cal figures Boy look great Paul Smith twisted arm attend lovely wife sitting next during meal suf fer some shop talk very pleasant evening several awards Juniors seems group makes heavy emphasis Junior participation meet Keep up good work AVP Jack Finn made Executive Council meeting AMA HQ now has better view operations shall continue emphasize exposing AVPs HQ operations must make use learning have delighted get sugges tions district patch competition What have done copied sent sets AVPs entrants evaluate score can also add changes design make tractive Next will work out scores select top three will sent AVPs again final selection Finally shall have district patch first have entrants will get free sample winner getting 10 expect cost will around $100 plus shipping hold orders until see Speaking first thoughts another possible solution problem PR situation such becomes must help flying field mall shows other such items am spread very thin HQ has problem getting areas need help So. uggesting need DISTRICT PR COORDINATOR idea position would filled person has time available travel district feel he/she should retired time restric tions Also should expe rienced some aspect PR What would like him to go HQ get trained PR Department work clubs need help PR-related problems Hed help obtaining keeping fields work local governments assist mall educational projects course will have budget allocated feel will relieve VPs important time-consuming tasks probably get done efficiently Any offers have spare AVP slot available right now Photos need once again please send ones modelers mod els can use color black-and-white does matter whether glossy matte nor size important BUT ase write backs writing ten imprints through produces lumps photo Also never use ball-point pen mark bleeds through will also transfer another print Use yellow stick-a-notes add infor mation photo should contain small details make good close-ups did make Nats proposal stick year Cedar Rapids problem lack blacktop cost paving site offer have covered several installments still high However stall look again hearty thanks Cedar Rapids clubs help Keep warm shall have another go am working AMA Competition Department change satus swap auction meets Noithern States events accepted winter meets clubs often lay out substantial amounts put need have pro tected same way sanctioned fly ing meets summertime sneaky way this time consider Indoor meet. perhaps Well must have sorted out shall burden Technical Director problem regular schedule. FAX will work ing overtime Speaking FAX have work number masthead col umn hope other VPs will get sim plify communications have set awards members AMA would like submit names members feel de serve award Provide complete details reasons shall happy see possible provide award ran first swap meet club worked out very well showed need sanction protection also discovered takes lot preparation keep day free problems have learned advertisement Model Avi ation must must clear read . However great day brought club together wonderful feeling hope get modeling goodies Xmas have great winter activity time time associations set ting up coordination programs activ ities areas district AMRCC Michigan have de veloped program make worth attend Wayne Yeager setting date probably late February am making moves have special emphasis latest noise control models have several experts area have developed do-it-yourself tech niques besides professional meth ods am asking send representa tives meeting whole club will provided infor mation such materials return clubs distribute will very valu able Saturday make date February 1989 127 First-place winner Townsena WI Fourth July parade Another Piper quarterscale taxiing behind float Photo John Lane Flying Pilgrims Fall Fun-Fly Ron Lalin ski Mac Mcatee Bud Carrow Rich Vuk mirovich flOO oy e-aroed Masseles Stan Dzon St Clair Shores Ml displays DH4 Caribou Cargo model has 16-ft wingspan weighs 541/2 lb powered two Sacha-Dolmar 31 engines has two Futaba radios 22 servos electrically retractable landing gear battery back up system TRAMPS members gather annual Swap Model Show Traverse City Arkansao Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Bail 264 5 Belt Line Rd Daliax TX 75253 Michael S Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempei 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Huriey iii 229 Brian Dr Pieasaeton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missoari City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnilie OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chock Wood 909 Harvard St Clxxix NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Bill May 3839 Dachess Trail Dallas TX 75229 Model airplaning magnetic heard kid prayed night model airplane After year nightly prayer figured maybe system didnt work way went out stole model plane . prayed forgiveness giggle start last column someone just gave sign reading Will lady left 11 kids Texas Stadium please pick up . beating Dallas Cowboys 14 0 always good reassure ourselves perhaps GOOD generation follow ing us after letter Richard Staight AMA #21638 Houston enclosed photo story bit about son Adam 11 years old holds AMA license number 264231 Richard father says Adam has flying couple years 11 years old real natural Control Line flier great mind because get entirely too phone calls wanting know What kinds Radio Control models have boy 11 years old store try hard point out constant adult supervision 11-year-old youngster has no business radio-controlled plane has city streets family car try fer Control Line flying good least semisafe substitute Some callers get angry cut em down RC idea really pretty successful showing light ones intelligent enough listen want preach gospel alor us kid can get Control Line model air first-class style around $55 difference price usually attractive parents recommend ready-built Cox PT19 Trainer perhaps boy build own Goldberg Little Wiz ard some such kit kit good old Cox 049 engine Black Widow preferred great match cost about same ready-built except kid learns thanks Richard Staight giving chance get up soapbox Rich ard has belonged AMA 30 years wife Kathleen daughter Samantha AMA members along Richard Adam AMA its best some photos col umn month took new fun-experiment Dallas RC Club Randy Randolph organized Little Plane Fly-In no strict rules except engine size 25 under brought out whole bunch beautiful small birds just plain fun first day blown out 35 38 mph winds Sunday November 6th beautiful flying days ever impressed two things First work manship originality superb Second although size stated limited 25 smaller surprised num ber planes Electric Please know Electric stay constantly improving technology making prac tical fun cheaper day Any us Dallas RC Club highly rec ommend relaxer try Small Bird Fly-In might want write Randy Ran dolph about PO Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 know wed like think whole world fair gentle generous blight self-ness selfishness really making whole world unpleasant went out Small Bird meet just men tioned just take pictures some see above magazine salute Dallas RC Club its effort pioneer new way enjoy modeling bring idea Everyone seemed glad see appreciative putting out extra effort support club guy confronted ever print pictures us dont ever have ar ticle go todays world always self-centered clod around thinks should him doing FREE least rest Dal las RC members proud appreciative rapidly growing breed GREEDY peo ple like guy mentioned big part reason final column Let drop gem advice getting along you club officer newsletter editor differ some serving such district VP dont just tear head off print out first confronting him directly dif ference may have perfectly honest honorable reason having done what didnt like simply didnt under stand lacked information have deeply hurt several times last year just have tried hard Dont part increasing group negative people simply take delight busting somebody nose will improve nothing will probably make victim hate guts Yet another reason last column much happier vein owe lot thanks have kind thank 50 years service AMA mention club newsletters wonderful personal letters gestures Espe cially great T-shirt sent Gregory G Jones Tracy CA Skyliners RC Club message shirt appro priate cartoon says Bad Day Flying Better Good Day Work shirt thought have lifted spirits far higher can put words Clue something thoughtful some guarantee will both feel better Gregory Jones LOVE YOU wish could share tribute efforts found Wichita Falls RC Clubs newsletter sent Kevin Bow man newsletter editor full column newsletter brought tears eyes because didnt think anyone realized hard Ive tried column simply signed SUPERCHIEF wonder club realizes what wonderful compassionate lead ership have Wonderful Regarding AMA Executive Council am leaving after 23 years please honor people serving may al ways agree actions please lieve say EVERY PERSON ON THE AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOES THE VERY BEST HE KNOWS HOW TO DO ing far information av erage member will ever have please ad mire president DON LOWE fine leadership difficult peri ods time AMA history AMA great ganization YOU part Dont throw rocks HELP 50 years have given AMA GOD gave give pray inspired life Bless 5 5 5 * END OF FLIGHT * * ** 128 Model Aviation Eleven-year-old AMA member 264231 Adam Staight Houston TX Mid west ME-i 09 Control Line model has al ready flying couple years natural flier Randy Rodgers president Fort Worth Thunderbirds holding beautiful 25powered contribution Dallas RC fly-in Joe Wagner came way Pennsyl vania covey birds Dallas RC fly-in Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska S North Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe addreao EMAIL 700672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 50th St Lincoln NE essos Nathan Lanoanter 3507 5 Kendall St Denver CO B0235 Rena Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington NO 59421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sulina KS 67401 Jim Rioketto 516 5 Cloodus 5mev Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Manglso c/n Radio Service Center 919 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-u107 Evening 303 a3e-32ee Last month mentioned effort High Plains Drifters Free Flight Club Chey enne WY Magnificent Mountain Men Free Flight Club Denver CO jointly raised money donate Make Wish Foundation also men tioned trend clubs give charitable organizations Well am happy report other club has picked up idea has gone step further chal lenging other clubs match donation $100 Just think what kind positive good can organization clubs district would partic ipate mention image good feelings clubs choose partici pate Well guess off running Oh yes club has issued chal lenge other AMA Clubs Excellence ARVADA ASSOCI ATED MODELERS Arvada CO may contacting just use notice contact go Ill report column things going throughout time challenge Speaking goodness fellow modelers recent District IX meeting Kansas report later column fel low modelers donated over $100 mem ory former AVP Wyoming Charles Chuck Brannon Lou Ward Executive As sistant Headquarters has responded Dear Travis letter formal acknowledgment donation made district No vember 7 1988 memorial plate has placed National Center Aeromod eling memory Mr Charles Chuck Brannon area museum set aside dedication friends have passed away Generous acts unselfish giving have made possible center created have allowed contin ued growth museum fitting memorial friend Most districts newsletter editors aware AMA National Newsletter comes free chartered club N/L editor idea highlight outstanding contributions made use another tool communication Starting January District IX will start using page N/L some in-district communication Since have six associate vice-presidents appointed district will writing two times year spe cific activities going state will addition reporting column Russ Miller AVP North Dakota has designed schedule AVPs will contaced him turn occurs will need continued put reporting Speaking Russ Miller Russ has volun teered have North Dakota host next years District IX meeting during first weekend November probably Bismarck know Russ will plan super meeting will informative well fun time modelers families Next year North Dakota marks its Centennial Celebration would expect play role hosting modelers throughout district Pen Prairie aka Jim Mow rey Kinsley KS has reported District IX AMA meeting Comotose N/L Since intended get report column Ill reinvent wheel let Jims writing tell story LEADING THE WAY third annual AMA meeting hosted District IX just completed Sauna KS outstanding well attended dis trict members missed missed special event rivals impor tance AMA Nationals next annual meeting already planning stage held Bismarck ND November 3-5 1989 Russ Miller AVP Carrington ND claims will best yet espe cially since promised dancing girls Ive never see Eskimoan dancers Ive already marked 89 calendar can hardly wait Friday evening November 4 used getting acquainted guest speak ers district officers attend ance Travis McGinnis District 9 VP Geoff Styles AMA Director Public Rela tions Bob Underwood AMA Technical Di rector Russ Miller ND AVP Don Moden KS AVP Tom Boyd NE AVP Jim Mowrey RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Don Vineyard RC Helicopter Contest Board member Steve Mangles District Fre quency Coordinator Jim Van Loo IMAA AMA President Don Lowe airline con nection problems missed Friday eve ning get-together joined Satur day Mike Tallman CL & FF Contest Coor dinator Control Line Contest Board member As can see missed golden opportunity get two cents about operation district AMA attending Friday evening session included impromptu session Travis ascertain feelings members some rumblings ranks filtered him type direct communication very important allows Travis feel pulse membership giving him direc tion representation district Executive Council also two-way street both executive member ship benefits Topping off evening ses sion several interesting videotapes development true model Jet turbine engine three now operating US today will sell about four grand Im sure modeler will want Saturdays sessions well attended included topics flying sites safety ra dio frequencies field layouts insurance public relations Bob Underwood Geoff Styles handled sessions af ter lunch break groups rotated sessions available Saturday evening session saw sev eral hundred dollars worth door prizes given attendance Prizes ranged spare glue tips glue accessories re tract systems starters kits top-of-theline JR radio system to win there. day Saturday Steve Mangles busy checking transmitters applying gold silver stickers radios congratulated job well done Sunday morning session far am concerned important interesting question answer session time really find out what planning stages future AMA also chance let peo pIe need know feelings important subjects just time clear up misunderstandings mis conceptions may have troubling past answers receive sessions straightforward con cise no double-talk hedging tribute people have running organization something mem ber should witness challenge other AMA districts FOLLOW THE LEADERhold ANNUAL dis trict meetings find out what really makes modeling AMA work Pen Prairie Thanks Jim report district meeting participant received packet mate rials covering topics should beneficial clubs avail able dropping Geoff Styles note AMA Headquarters Keep landings soft intentional Technical Award Bob Underwood Technical Director Near end 1985 AMA Executive Council voted approve concept technical award given Aca demy award honors development items improve performance model aircraft components enable equipment perform new tasks simplify facilitate tasks now required build ing flying encourage safety sound suppression Technical Award acknowledges peo ple have made significant contribu tion technical end hobby/ sport Bob Bill Hunter Satellite City re ceived first Technical Award troduction cyanoacrylate adhesives modeling community nomination individuals groups award may made two AMA members must received September 1st year Nomination forms can obtained AMA Headquar ters contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood Voting candidates done AMA Council Past VicePresidents February 1989 129 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David 1 Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Tumey Ave &rottadale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Mike Lee 11430 Spftflre Drive San Diego CA 82126 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucson AZ 85740 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 2723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weal Valley City UT 84120 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 918 382-1862 opinion really counts mind yours does youll soon see Recently de cided go file cabinets look over huge amount paper IVe accumu lated three years AMA District 10 VicePresident Some what found may interest particularly people whove agreed ap proach AMAs needs example over last three years re ceived grand total 1147 letters AMA members equates 105 letters per day day including Saturdays Sundays full three years Naturally dont get mail deliveries Sundays letters usually arrived bunches case may have wondered didnt answer simply didnt have much time available Apologies aside whats interesting what 1147 letters said aid few friends mag nificent computer data base program heres detailed summary Although about half letters came District 10 rest came over US District No Letters 134 297 381 446 579 697 729 871 931 10564 1118 can conclude let ters seem represent statistically genu ine cross section AMAs entire member ship opinions District 10 members have often branded radicals some Eastern associates Executive Council Eight hundred fifteen letters clearly expressed full agreement way Ive written column Practically indicated strongly against ways other VPs use monthly columns provide what commonly called three-month-old district trivia gossip Will amount pub lic opinion change what read future doubt Three hundred forty-three letters said first thing read month column find flattering strong indication magazines editorial pol icies need reviewed Six hundred forty-two letters indi cated felt AMA needs solving flying site problems ex periencing What should AMA hun dred fifty-six said want AMA buy land Seventy-three asked AMA assist clubs buying land Twenty-four said AMA should hire local representatives solve lo cal problems last certainly least 315 said wished AMA would get sport recognized adult activ ity spending effort resources public relations lobbying Note AMAs nonprofit status prevents organi zation lobbying cause other Three hundred fifteen writers ex pressed strong feelings towards redistrict ing AMA new district boundaries result greater equality member num bers Four hundred seven letters men tioned felt Nats needed either eliminated modified broken up number smaller separate contests Specifically 196 said No Nats 211 said Change 156 said Break up smaller contests Contrast 16 letters giving present-style Nats full support find interesting two came members Nats Organizing Com mittee 12 other Nats officials yes two Nats contestants spite widespread feelings look Nats continue run same old way future else can good old boys get together once year relive past Two hundred seventy-three letters told radio problems writers felt brought some aspect AMAs fre quency plan some other cause such todays equipment being capable op erating within 10 kHz paging systems couple areas chose go along what written hundred seventeen members asked run AMA President No will notl No less 92 received last three months asked reconsider decision run VP again did run Twenty-six said casting writein votes anyway So much good news also some negative letters 37 1147 letters stated some form disa greement policies methods and/or writings Thats overall ratio 311 sup porting Well job like cant possibly satisfy everyone think numbers show Ive least come close So case youve wondered along past three years Ive taken strong stands have Ive written column way have Ive fought against certain things AMA its because letters clearly di rected What puzzles other VPs arent getting similar letters merely ignoring Yes opinion has counted least eyes hope successor whoever may maintains campaigns Ive begun representative way case youre wondering above statis tics add up 1147 its because letters addressed sub ject issue An open leffer next AMA District 10 VP Now office pay careful tention what AMA members want Thats job job Publish home phone number office phone number column prepared spend lot time phone Most important calls will come dinnertime learn like cold food Immediately order larger mailbox youre going need Between member letters AMA correspondence club newsletters youre going average six nine inches new mail per week Forget about building flying doing job wont have time either Buy new suitcase new car Youre going need both get around dis trict way under no circumstances should ever plan visit clubs flying fields far west em end district No will ever understand really went Hawaii legitimate AMA business disagree fellow Executive Council members issue resist temptation go along just re main popular eyes Try always honest open wont easy because youll face kinds pres sures disclose what call party line prepared face Executive Council rarely shows understanding benefits long-range planning Expect have become expert fire-fighting crisis handling Take crash course minority relations want see AMA keep up times minority member Council youre going need skills Get know AMA Head quarters staff can Youll find dedicated group people working under severe limitations own creation patient help whenever can Try ex plain AMA members bitch moan about HQ screw-ups often Councils fault HQ staff Dont afraid look big picture big amounts money AMA isnt just village club its big business wont easy maintain proper view point Youll often dragged through tons details trivia will cloud ob scure view Gods sake dont become good old boys Weve enough past closing Id like thank members support during last three years giving opportunity try get AMA address its real needs See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods 130 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana S Oregon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAiL780872422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder iD 83875 Gary R Fuiier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99205 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #59 Fayellup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 781-5103 Well group now youve heard good news several sources including lead last months column What news ask Just will have very first Nats District Xl ever will hap pen July 15th through 23rd TnCities area southeast Washington Right now looks like have super sites segments everything close enough gether will allow people enjoy various events major point has made very unfortunate cancel Free Flight last Nats lack site will no lack site coming sum mer Right now have site commit ted said better previ ous Nats FF site couple larger sites going look need careful negotiation land will try way may find best outdoor FF site ever seen Nats maybe else Id hoped could give details next planning meeting couple weeks off patient editor isnt going let get away waiting long get certainly going have NW peo ple working ways can cluding event directors Right now Bob Parker has designated Control Line Precision Aerobatics event director Joe Just will ED Navy Carrier Mike Hazel will same Speed can get sorted out Just hot flash Frozen Tales newsletter Midnight Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Don Freestone edi tor peach guy Some ad vice going fly out cold cold test equipment first Right either outside freezer cool down equipment see makes difference small temperature change can make big difference lot better ing way rather suddenly discov ering youve got problem bird heading icy deck Flying over wa ter can forgiving over land its its solid form Keep mind electrons hot-blooded ob jects generally Battery packs lose oomph cold weather Unless course onboard pack Diehard also some words about flying etiquette like asking around find what frequencies others flying letting people know what fre quency grouping oth ers frequency good words Ready little comic relief start Andrews H-Ray lengthen tail moment make new wing area stick K&B 61 nose balance weight aft Go straight up betchum OOS Know what else wa ter gets servos die sometimes midflight RIP about some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Idaho Photos usual Bob Balch Sloth McCollough Its easier have Bob take shot scoreboard because gives names pilots go planes Usually know guys occasionally foul up like last sum mer forget get relevant data Hopefully will OK Lockheed Hudson neat up close looks Done Paul Har ding entered Team Scale never did see fly cant imagine flying very well Truly fine effort Heres old friend fellow SRAC mem ber Erv Solberg Dr below luck can make out pilot standing attention Erv briefs him next flight next pnoto see engine de tailing Dick Hansens Jenny Dick Bruce Cooper went Scalemasters Fi nal did rather well Just well es capes think Dick 15th bad considering basic WiN II Scalemaiters Too bad cant see color pictures especially Mystery Ship presented King Davis Maybe will come Nats enter Soort Scale least think recognize knobby knees should belong Bert Baker owner P-38 also produces kit Im absolutely sure seem remember two ST 2500s power Lightning will always favor ite planes cause did get watch pilots wring em out got watch Dick Bong fly P-38 several twins Farragut summer Heres shot two twins entered Hudson background makes nice contrast Toibo Mykkanens twin Otter Toibos remarkable entry because first Scale contest first twin Im told totally scratch wonder what will come up next Stay tuned Well Ive come end column year hope its good year 1989 will year filled happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR February 1989 131 Claude Tanner flew Maule M-6 Rocket As recall original bought farm before Claude got documenta tion wanted obviously got enough scratch-build beauty JUNIOR FLIGHT Walnut Scale What some reason other have recently re ceived four requests asking informa tion about rules Walnut Scale probably mere coincidence came about same time following memo Al Kettenis Van Nuys CA typical Would please define Walnut Scale special rules go Peanut Scale little small Coco nut Scale too big Walnut Scale sounds like may just ticket Unfortunately Ive seen name never details Others wrote asking about Walnut Scale seemed think maximum wingspan 18 inches . knew about What rest rules So thought about bit. doggone . thats knew about too Really what rules idea big Peanut. 18-in-wingspan Peanut. rest rules per Peanut Scale rules bigger Peanut anyway Pea nut really too small Al Kettenis suggested Should popular Scale model size big ger beginners would find easier get started Peanuts too small did become popular Lets turn clock back bit Lots years ago be about 1960. Chairman NFFS Small Field Committee looking new events small fields What else Dave Stott wrote about Scale models flying Bridgeport CT models throwbacks 1930s era small rather stark Scale models around 12-in wingspan flying models over predetermined course around field model carried piece pa per envelope called event Airmail Dave Bob Thompson other Bridgeport Aeronuts found small Scale models delightful Dave offered style model small field event wondered whether event should called Pee Wee Scale Peanut Scale remember liked Peanut must admit didnt think just what Small Field Committee looking wearing blinders thinking terms Scale models idea began catch shortly course did write article NFFS Free Flight Digest promoting small field event popularity Peanut Scale has phe nomenal Its easygoing rules have ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 important its success also idea returning square nostalgia Golden Era small span probably important too due ease storing carrying minimal cost materials 12-in size selected because wingspan lot early kits point remember size chosen optimum Flying Scale model Dave Bob set wingspan rule 12 plus minus 1 aim 12in model course didnt expect models exactly 12 So al lowed vary inch wingspans 11 13 Soon Peanut models 13-in span just under event gained official AMA status rules spoke maximum 13 Twelve-inch Peanuts forgotten sharper competition required bet ter flying models 13-in-span models yield better performance 12-in airplanes Eigh teen-inch Walnut Scale models provide still bet ter results often easier con struct So what rules 18-in-wingspan Walnut Scale models search Walnut Scale rules made short list well-known Scale mod elers wrote asking rules heard back couple warded request others Dave Stotts reply prompt Woe Other wingspan limit 18 know anything about Walnut Scale did originate offshoot some other group modelers never event meets have offshoot events such Jumbo Pistachio WW Peanut Dogfight WA II Combat various versions Peanut Scale official Flying Aces Club rules out hands now Weve flown lot Peanuts Columbia University using Mooney judging rules Weve also tried Charisma Scale ISL-30 note Dave Aronstein mentioned may Walnut Scale what needed Co lumbia Daves response sounds like what need Columbia SCALE Walnut Scale Coconut Scale just SCALE lets anybody enter Scale model Lots people already have Scale models some reason arent just right size ISL-30 whatever have good turnout therefore fun very broad event should used addition Pea nut clubs successfully No dont know what Walnut Scale exactly dont like Indoor event wall its name Don Srull commented About Walnut Scale rules Maxecutors Club actually dont have Scale events called Walnut non-Peanut Scale events run AMA Rub ber Scale Coconut Scale FAC Rubber Scale heard Bob Clemens Regarding Walnut Scale note first time Ive seen event mentioned quite Walnut Scale knowledge nothing attempt set larger Pea nut Rubber Scale size getting too much larger Peanut believe span limit 18 best can remember Other stipulation no unique Walnut Scale rules time flew Walnut door meet Cleveland back 1970s Fly ing Aces rules used addition 18in span limit Walnut Scale never became sort established event know Bob suggested write Russ Brown CD Cleveland Free Flight Society contest did Russ Brown said Walnut Scale event origin natural growth Peanut Scale flying Flying Aces Club Connecticut Bob Thompson Dave Stott other fliers Pinkham Field Vito Garofalo Tern Aero championed event 18-in maximum wingspan Vito real nice line kits fit Walnut Scale promotional art included Walnut Scale de cal winged walnut shell CFFS offered event after reading about model mag azine probably late 74 early 75 issues Bill Hannan replied Walnut Scale rules surprising unable find set stuff However Aeroneers newslet ter editor says upper span limit 18 thinks otherwise rules es sentially similar Peanut both seem re member rules originated Vito Gar ofalo back Tern Aero kit bus iness Thus would seem Chicago boys would very apt know rules never seemed catch on west coast ask Charlie Sotich So went Charlie too Charlie Sotich responded called Vito Garofalo asked him about Walnut Scale said wingspan limited 18 event really never progresses further So tracked Walnut Scale down its originator shortly after receiving Charlies note received letter Vito Garofalo him self Walnut Scale rules formulated promote Tern Aero kits produced period 1971-1976 Peanut Scale contest ac tivity doing well time appeared Terns 18-in Scale models being flown everywhere rather homeless far category concerned So dreamed up new Essentially rules 1 Projected wingspan exceed 180 Accordingly people owning good-performing Peanut could compete event promoting general interest 2 Fuselage must full-scale no profiles Wing must also scale lib erty could taken reasonable dihedral angle no scale penalty 3 Rudder and/or sta bilizer could enlarged up 25% beyond scale contours must maintain character 4 Propeller flying exceed six-inch di ameter could plastic balsa other wood 5 Models produced kits allowed must have true Scale basis 6 other Peanut category rules applied present stage would seem appropriate alter add rules make meaningful de finitive original intent mentioned promote line also wished en large universal modeling interest So now have full story Walnut Scale its time popularity now due So long see next month 132 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132
Byrne Crispin Sears Hempel Keyawa Victors 1988 AMA VicePresident Election Incumbents John Byrne Howard Crispin Jim Sears reelected AMA VicePresidents Districts 2 4 6 ballot ing concluded December 1988 Dis tricts 8 10 incumbents candidates elected AMA VicePresidents Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa election three-year term commencing January 1 1989 Vote counts provided Auditor Ray mond McGivern follows District 2 John Byrne959 Write-in candidates23 Total982 District 4 Howard Crispin549 Write-in candidates33 Total582 District 6 Gary Frost712 Jim Sears853 Write-in candidates1 Total1566 District 8 Dannie Ball335 Gene Hempel830 Bert Striegler532 Write-in candidates4 Total1701 District 10 Reginald Keyawa1286 Bryant Thompson610 Bev Wisniewski1060 Write-in candidates17 Total2973 SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting October 221988 following attendance regular fall meeting took place AMA Headquarters Reston VA President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Executive Vice-President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice-President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII John Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Trav McGinnis Arvada CO VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive VicePresident Ev Langworthy Academys executive staff per sonnel present Guests included Earl Witt past president Jack Finn AVP District 7 Robert Landry Dick Sherman AVPs District 1 Doug Holland AVP District 4 Robert Jackson AMA legal counsel John Baker president AOPA Fred Marks Bill Hershberger Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee members Howard Kuhn Pat Miller Ed Pearson Mark Bundick NAR representatives Lillian Worth Molly Web ster copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately February 1 1989 minutes official until review possible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled January 13 1989 regular fall meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Pres ident chaired meeting Guests assembly members intro duced themselves followed several nouncements President Thanks Howard Kuhn AMA model rocketry representative FAI helping organize very successful USA USSR Spacemodels competition intention pursue similar type Approval Minutes moved sec onded approved accept July 22 1988 minutes amended written Coun cil input II Executive Vice-Presidents Report Dave Brown noted new Comptroller Lynne Collins has done very good job since retirement Gisele Jackson no longer concern regard transition Continued page 118 RC Equipment Certified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John worth S Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Vojslavek 0 Technicai Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins S Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Servicee Director Carl Maroney erahip Director Mike woodtolk 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles iai Prolects Director Doug Preit 0 Publicationa Director Ceri R Wheeley 0 Nata General Manager ymca Msnkowski 0 Muasum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Generai Counsei Jeremish Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive DireCtor including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr 3 Reston VA 22090 tournament Russians per haps Chinese also combined South North American international competi tion first Junior World Championships Poland past summer huge suc cess AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Reading comprehension quite some pe riod time articles have written re garding recommended sound level Academy would like achieve data states desirable figure 90 dBA measured 9 ft over hard surface Sketches have published showing accomplished Obviously doing something very wrong Articles ap pear own magazine De cember issue another publication figure given 90 dBA meter comments difficult attain value Please among writing articles publication get figures correct Wrong information creating great deal problem program Individuals may read article others use incorrect information individuals will also begin think nearly impossible meet criteria strive attain THE FIGURE IS 90 dBA AT 9 FT Large engines have received several letters asking terms quieting large engines Work being done engines recent issue photo muffler being marketed Erics Quality RC Products others com ing along also lines soft mount ing large engines reduce high levels vibration being transmitted aircraft structure welcome input anyone working mufflers large engines have done work area drop note describing what have Photographs devices would also some benefit Vibration large engines becomes much greater problem regard struc tural integrity muffler mounting can rigidly attach muffler aircraft motion engine mount long pipe muffler cantilevered off engine will develop vibration its own will soon cause fatigue nec essary either use flexible section per normal pipe installation Pattern aircraft brace unit engine frame muffler Erics markets example provides attachment point purpose large diameter mass propellers used engines re quires very careful balancing reduce vibration induced device Much needs done big engine/aircraft categories Sound Contest Boards Once again cy cle rules making proposals taking place once again chairman Contest Boards opposed changing rules provide effective mufflers competi tion aircraft competition group does appreciate extent influence contest aircraft have upon overall aeromodeling scene unfortunate groups cannot least make start toward getting quiet aircraft competi tion Performance need change did change would no det rimental effect aircraft particular cat egory would have same advantages Continued page 119 Model Aviation Handicapped Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations often say model aviation sport everyone fact welcome membership people have terest model aviation speaks well sport people very interesting aspect loving min iature aircraft construction flying adherents erroneously called handicapped great enthusiasts have several friends obliged use wheelchairs get around does stop being avid fliers does stop being Contest Direc tors club officers contestants does stop attending trade shows club activities important AMA model aviation create wide understanding what possible hundreds people out dont know care about model avia tion need work continually change appreciated especially get keep flying sites must known need known recognized people positions affect sport mean politicians appoint ed officials diversity membership very important Its important show peo ple may considered handicapped can enjoy sport share thrills skills fun would like prepare story national release cover some handicapped AMA members Such story could helpful getting broad message out gen eral public saw Time magazine September 1988 Insight magazine August 1988 other national stories have either prepared cooperated pro ducing can appreciate posi tive impact publicity can have need some background information handicapped AMA members plus good photographs help us write story have members club know other such people build fly necessarily chartered club would like hear about Location photos either workshop fly ing field would suitable should black white glossy finish minimum size should five seven inches must good quality taken good lens suitable reproduction mag azine Background data should include basic nature handicap reason get ting involved aeromodeling length time model aviator reasons stay ing sport readers would send such data will prepare story use public re lations agency try get published through As can appreciate no guarantee story will get accept ance publication work through established channels Any good story properly documented stands good chance helping us focus wider lens sport enjoy Public relations public image fac tors need consider work time help assisting us high light another facet model aviation story will much appreciated February 1989 117 Site Proposals Wanted AMA seeking proposals purchase land will used national model sport aviation center size required 1000 3000 acres own control Open flat terrain Midwest location preferred Send proposals Property Acquisition Com mittee AMA HQ 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 June 1 1989 Call 703 435-0750 FAX 703 435-0798 quickly month passes Seems yesterday last wrote column time marches events Since last wrote column weve another Coun cil meeting Reston VA will read ing synopsis session elsewhere magazine wont belabor details except point out couple items re scinded action modify Headquar ters building provide office space since can build externally just cheaply can provide space moving MA out building rental space also looking ahead eventual combined flying site/headquarters new location Please understand previ ously contemplated action consume some museum space based de sire serve larger membership inter ests minimum cost museum im portant adjunct operation basic membership needs must take priority have new membership process ing system place seems work ing hopefully fewer mistakes much faster turnaround Incidentally mem bership processing has now consumed Headquarters conference room things CROWDEDwe putting first things FIRST Certainly nothing basic operation processing member ship applications promptly properly objective flying site acquisition moving forward have advertised property offers flooding committee headed Pete Waters has de veloped system property evaluation has set objectives im portant objectives develop first such site Nats-quality facility located Midwest near center model population Obviously other factors will temper selection such property costs location good access possible cost sharing others potential property value growth etc addition have already visited preliminary discussion EAA about joining forces property acquisition use mind would strength such alliance both organizations since EAA AMA two largest avi ation groups country goals similaronly related different size aircraft regard attended Circus Circus Tournament Champions Vegas November judges panel consisted combined panel AC model judges using IAC techniques Worked well can sure will precip itous about property acquisition want right might add have single negative response item say Hurry District IX meeting held Sauna KS meeting well planned well tended very worthwhile Bob Under wood Geoff Styles Headquarters staff also brief members matters opportunity explore basic AMA objectives problems very beneficial Next year meeting will held North Dakota strongly urge districts hold membership meetings type its great opportunity get district AVPs together constituents Frequencies Lets talk little bit about touchy subject frequencies As may know eight-year phase-in plan calls use ALL frequencies 50 1991 time fast approaching make work best least problems should have nationally accepted approach means should ALL flying narrowband equipment Fortunately good inex pensive narrow-band equipment has available some time buy new equipment PLEASE buy NARROW BAND Please understand also old equipment CAN narrow-banded trans mitters nominal fee allay concern about have FCCs assurance procedure legal done manufacturer desig nated agent has much discussion about idea allowing use wideband equip ment until wears out indeterminate period using locally devised schemes frequency separation Please understand such schemes can made work least local basis will obviously have modified evidence communications equipment operation fouls up scheme Also na tional plan drop use alternate fre quencies would RISK LOSS frequen cies due lack use prevent flex ibility required accommodate local com munications transmissions problems So can see no pat solution no wants make good equipment obsolete same time want face fu ture assurance quality operation minimum risk crashes AMAs role advisory responsible OBTAINING new frequencies Only FCC can dictate law land USE manufacture equipment also realize AMA speaks primarily its membership has no authority relative thousands other RC fliers country feel larger responsibility area because responsible getting frequen cies desperately want SAFE opera tion future view AMA Council last meeting reaffirmed phase-in date 1991 frequencies position require narrow-band transmitters time would like add evidence far indicates TRULY narrow-band equipment meeting AMA guide lines operating problem difficult areas WIDEBAND equipment having problems communication equipment discussing phase-in plan people has ever said never its always mat ter WHEN As far Im concerned best interests will served making soonerafter cant predict equipment will wear out can EC Meeting Cont pg 116 Subsequent announcements subjects discussion follows Brown made observation chairman Finance Committee should someone other Executive VicePresident President immediately fol lowed through Browns recommenda tion Lee Webster chairman making appointment Anistics Inc has finished actuarial study AMAs insurance plan concluding AMAs risk exposure 1987 adequately protected assets presently reserve therefore approved unani mously adopt Browns recommendation $135000 transferred surplus insurance reserve fund Presentation 1989 budget devel oped HQ Finance Committee noting based 8% estimated membership growth 5% growth other income After discussion individ ual items contained budget motion adopt 1989 preliminary budget exclu sive PR portion requires fur ther examination approved 12 1 against 3 Recommendation increase AMA travel allowance 225 24 cents mile conformance current Fed eral Government standard addition recommended adopt policy cover ing travel mobile home type vehicle retroactive past two years cur rent president following motions approved unanimously 40 cents mile authorized travel vehicle used dom icile cost travel exceed com mon carrier lodging b to adopt Federal standard 24 cents mile travel allowance effective No vember 1 1988 III Insurance Don Krafft reported AMA Insurance Committee met Octo ber 5 produced recommendations follows staff attorney employed fulltime staff person other Exec utive Director given authority ap prove case settlements up predeter mined level Establishment student membership denoting person under direct super vision AMA licensed instructor 118 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714A Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 HOW LOST MY TAIL IN LAS VEGAS As already know last month included Circus Circus Interna tional Tournament Champions Las Ve gas yours truly privileged competitors prestigious event Upon arrival Las Vegas air plane flying reasonably well spite fact engine running just fine seemed lacking slightly power Merle Hyde experimented same engine Chip suggested different prop found work well gave try What dif ference prop can make Now plenty power model flew about 20 mph faster After three four flights cleaning up discovered screws hold tail missing whole tail assembly loose Thinking screws simply vibrated loose simply replaced Loctighted new ones lasted flight plate through screws passed broke tail held just flying wires After regluing plate field flew again plate screws went broke loose time kept whole tail falling off completely ONE rudder cable time idea propeller attendant speed increase con nected tail problem never consid ered Once spent full evening re building tail assembly new bush ings alignment dowels new mount ing plates new flying wires Surely will keep tail onafter stayed fine home 50 hts next morn ing after processing airplane tried againand once again tail nearly fell off now getting little concerned other competitors came up said seen rudder flutter instant just after takeoff light bulb turned course Thats what causing thereby extending automatic insurance cov erage student member Rescinding National Association Rocketrys liability coverage March 31 1989 due legal complications Cash payment estate AMA volunteer died 1988 Nats Approval legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nui sance case Amending motion July 1988 F ecutive Council meeting provides withholding certificates insurance pend ing approval primary club include authority rescind certificates response request NAR Pres ident delay decision concerning cancel lation organizations insurance agreed AMA Insurance Committee tail try part company now ep oxied tail back permanently changed another prop would slow air plane down yet retain vertical power went out fly couple practice flights before contest started time worked fine after thinking about times tried part com pany felt pretty lucky have airplane fly Pretty lucky yes. lucky enough finish above. guessed it. 13th Oh well 13th isnt bad old man out much practice trip home another problem Now tail no longer removable fu selage wouldnt fit shipping crate Dean Koger saved airplane hor rible fate having its tail amputated prob ably ripsaw fit crate agreed bring home Ohio trailer Thanks Dean TOC great contestwell run fairly judged extremely well attended spectators short class event happy hear Bill Bennett declare intent continue tradition 1990 behalf Id like thank Circus Circus Bill Bennett Mel Larson Mike Cioli Phil Kraft Doc Edwards everyone else involved its operation winner else Hanno Prett ner followed VERY closely Chip Hyde Wolfgang Matt Tony Frackowiak Steve Rojecki Congratulations Also past month Executive Council meeting budget 1989 passed $59 million cries membership heard result decided go ahead proposed AMA HQ building expansion rather look toward renting space nearby magazine using space mag azine now occupies expand other depart ments will hopefully hold us until decision made national flying site/ headquarters site future Speaking national flying site permanent site whatever may want call property acquisition committee recommend ed have engineering study done particular site east coast Executive Council overwhelmingly re jected underlying reason being want site Midwest sur prised particularly strongly apparently feel will make search much easier Till next month. will meet NAR representative tempt work out some accommodation response committees recom mendations several actions taken motion authorize disbursement cash payment estate Jim Buchan approved unanimously b motion purchase foreign liability policy protect AMA members partic ipating modeling activities other coun tries approved unanimously c motion approve specific amount legal expenses defend property owner Omaha noise nuisance case approved 12 1 against 4 IV Model Box Allowance Executive Di rector AMAs travel agent related some recent FAI team travel experiences inContinued page 120 SoundCont pg 117 handicaps time Contest Boards take good look headed situation created whereby becomes very difficult United States take position within ClAM subject unwilling anything own country chairman Contest Boards also representatives ClAM fact noise committee body until disbanded During pe riod no action taken category ex cept Radio Control Aerobatics F3A need action continue area aeromodeling Some categories have gone far past ban mufflers altogether would benefits some within categories hold contests spe cifically models effective mufflers would lead development some expertise understanding what takes become quiet overall effect performance Until try rea sonable refuse alter rules Com ments welcome Engine manufacturers incorporate com petition requirements products doubt fact look advertising Most engines manufactured over seas influence degree what manufactured must present unified front demand engine/muffler combinations effective understanding manufacturer go ing market so-called US configuration engine would start Scale Scale especially radio-controlled Scale peculiar category rule aircraft will have muffler cases seems interpreted meaning device carry exhaust outside engine cowling wise choice models make attempt quieting installation number mufflers pipes other homemade units effectively quiet engine exhaust Selection propellers can further reduce sound levels really need loud aircraft order enjoy Scale flying competition Now Scale seems moving entirely away small heavy 60-powered models years past much larger aircraft room place effective sound sup pression devices Its no longer necessary such devices extend bulk outside aircraft Perhaps rules could also al tered muffler unit would stalled after static judging detract static flight score con siderations can enter usage sound suppression devices Propellers Flight testing will take place week look some results wind tunnel theoretical studies aircraft used will provided telemetry equip ment read out dynamic information end result program find out performance can compared real-life situation report other aspects propeller research will appear forth coming article February 1989 119 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Tn-Cities Nats. What The Tn-Cities Kennewick Pas co Richland close working together support Nats Where The south central part Washing ton State Columbia river southeast Seattle southwest Spokane near Oregon border Why Great weather sights spirit Friendliness enthusiasm clear skies over 300 sunny days year Dry air eases heat summertime July 15-23 1989 last Free Flightersa great site Good sites also Radio Control Con trol Line families great Pacific Northwest explore enjoya unique part country worthy major vacation invest ment time travel Inviting waterways beckon boaters water skiers swim mers fishermans paradise Scene great Unlimited Hydroplane Budweiser Rac es July 31 Tn-Cities International Air Show July 17 RC Mini-Hydro Racers July 30 River Spectacular July 30 may surprise TnCities area great wine country North west Wine Festival takes place July 8-9 Weinfest July 17-18 Numerous riverside parks attract sunbath ers picnickers campers May through October combination abundant wa ter very little rain cloudless skies makes invigorating different scenery area sits Columbia Ba sin confluence Snake Yakima Columbia riversan outdoor paradise residents visitors welcome mat out modelers families part new program tract newcomers Tn-Cities Great reasonably priced hotels available close Nats flying sites will used Nats Headquarters hotel recap turing comfortable atmosphere made New England Nats Chicopee MA popular Just New England pro vided great hospitality AMA National championships 1983 1985 great Northwest anxious same 1989 may feel distance too far go model meet now time think positively Tn-Cities area caters families Besides recreational fea tures area has great shopping combination small town friendliness modern facilities prefer recreation vehicles motor homes trailers hotels good RV sites close Nows time plan once-ina-lifetime cross-country vacation 1989 Nationals will significant international event Canadians joining USA will different Nats emphasis hospitality Note too year dates dont conflict great Experimental Associ ation Fly-In Oshkosh WI youre able go Nats East Midwest plan visit great EAA Fly-In way back Yes lot vacation time will required take both events same year think special opportunitya chance have never before something talk about years come Again think positive An8to5Nats. looks like both RC Pattern Pylon fliers officials will enjoy change scheduling 1989 National Champion ships because event ex pected operate different site Thus stead having share site Pylon typically operating 7 am earlier noon Pattern noon 1 pm until 8 pm dark event being planned operate normal schedules Out door Control Line Free Flight Scale events will enable participants Pattern events enjoy evening Nats activities Pylon folks can sleep hour two longer morning Only Indoor will scheduled late hours some events going until mid night Also Indoor will final week end instead opening Hopefully will enable participants other cat egories see Indoor flying EC Meeting Cont pg 119 volved extremely oversized complicated model box shipments Executive Direc tor recommended changing AMA policy stipulates 80% payment such costs 50% payment travel agent strong ly urged Council establish policy reasonable model box sizes committee appointed Presi dent chaired Bob Brown com prised chairmen FAI Team Se lection Committees Bob Underwood committee charged establish ing criteria foreign travel include bag gage model box requirements per mod eling category general consensus agreed team travel shall controlled through Headquarters via travel agent presently engaged Academy Whenever feasi ble travel shall scheduled via Washing ton Dulles Airport rather New York JFK Airport V Frequency Phase-In Plan Council again reviewed frequency phase-in plan previously implemented Discussion produced agreement view membership confusion adequate explanation plan has given membership pressure reflects de sire protect wideband radios longer period time also agreed time needed implement gold/silver sticker requirements transmitters used sanctioned competition motion amend June 1988 Council minutes striking out January 1 1989 substituting December 20 1990 sticker implementation approved 11 1 abstained 7 1 against 4 Jim Sears made motion allow wideband radios operate after 1991 motion did receive second fore further discussed voted upon VI Nats 1989 Vince Mankowski gave re port three sites evalu ated Nats Executive Committee possible use 1989 Muncie IN Too sites would re quired too scattered Amana IA would have guarantee hosts $30000 hard-surface area would have constructed very high cost Washington State Tn-Cities viable sites good FF area good community support also reported Lawrenceville IL visited President re ported very good location Nats should pursued possible use after 1989 motion accept Tn-Cities Washing ton State venue 1989 Nats ap proved 12 1 against 6 VII HQ Building Addition Review Noting cost other options Council agreed cancel previous decision construct additional office space within present Headquarters building favor alterna tive freeing space currently oc cupied Model Aviation moving magazine publishing operations another location motion move Model Aviation separate rented premises allo cate maximum $20000 Headquar ters modifications approved 12 1 against 11 VIII Bylaws Committee chairman Howard Crispin led Council review sug gested amendments standing rules concerning Nominating Committee motion accept proposed amend ments standing rules regard Nominating Committee approved unan imously Crispin also announced next Council meeting would present delib eration set descriptive requirements Academy officers President also asked Crispin provide specific bylaws change proposals Council consideration IX Associate Vice-Presidents/Contest Coordi nators motion District Ill autho rized three additional associate vice-pres idents approved 9 3 against 1 4 11 1 abstained ED Following discussion some communica tion problems President directed Council material pertinent Acad emy affects contest coordinators mailed directly X Foreign Contestants Fee John Byrne asked Council consider restoring mer $1 foreign contestant fee policy allowed non-American/non-AMA members Continued page 121 120 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duobury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chundler PO Box 441 Orlund ME 04472 Drew Duvenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01449 Bob Lundry 80 Mum St Enuex Jot VT 05482 Richurd Shermun 28 High St Plymouth NH 02264 Bob Walluce 91 Sylnue St Anon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinsuor George Wiluon 62 Frazier Wuy Marutons Mills MA 02648 Connecticut Copter Club club has chartered about four years present membership 46 probably chartered club Connecticut con sists entirely Helicopter fliers Meetings held first Monday month Hobby Center Wallingford CT ex cept during summer months held flying site North Haven fun-fly held August 27 & 28 Neubig Farm Art Fressola CD 62 contestants about 200 specta tors two days raffle held Shuttle Helicopter PCM radio given prizes Factory reps GMP Schluter-Robbe offer assistance Thank Neubigs provided flying site did much work site preparation welcome change people provide site times suitable sites hard obtain interested joining club desire information contact Walter Doehr president 18 Tokoneke Dr ridian CT 06450 Rhode Island AVP Jerry Browe has AVP Rhode Island since have fice has resigned personal reasons As know AMA officers volun teer workers pay occasional thank some expense money So. thank Jerry time ef fort help out modelers leaves opening AVP Rhode Island have decided certain am going appoint replacement right away However anyone Rhode Island would like position let know will talk about Pattern contest October 2 & 3 Pattern contest held Westover AFB Westover later Nearly perfect weather prevailed very pleasant two days 24 contestants first Pattern contest held Westover worked out very well hopefully can again next year Dave Eisner CDhis first contest done very well results NoviceStan Kulesa Don Mistretta first contest Sportsman Jerry Weigeman Buzz Conlon Walt Friedrich AdvancedKen Carpenter Terry Terre noire Jr Jon Gerber ExpertRichard Fletch er Scott Smith MastersBill Macartney Joe Valvo Ken Kuenher FAISteve Lelito Perry Rose Grant Beaver drove Nova Scotia contest Westover AEB Westover has available limited basis year hopefully will able next year per sonnel have cooperative about problem have trying match schedules About year ago meet ing Westover items decided was liaison between modelers Westover means someone wants try have ac tivity base come first trying have lot people going base time am trying promote national fun-fly 1990 such held Reno year 1989 held Dayton OH would nice have Nats return 1991 timing would perfect As would have new radio frequencies events could held right base problems time helpsomeone has provide man people power Judging response received asked volunteers World Champs people/clubs willing help out Think about itif activities held someone has help out 1989 District event have think ing about having another Model Aviation Day district fun-fly next year have asked before never received much re sponse will ask again club willing help some type activity should get small group volunteers ourselves Rhode Island Balloon Festival balloon festival held July 30 & 31 year unable attend because Nats information Flitelines news letter Rhode Island Aeromodelers good event attend see balloons being launched must early fly winds much above eight knots flight demon strations area modelers coordinated members South County RC Club provide considerable spectator ap peal event sponsored Rotary Club proceeds charity Plan attending next year takes place University Rhode Island EC MeetingCont pg 120 participate European AMA sanctioned events resolution did receive sec ond however Headquarters directed look subject report recommendations next meeting Xl FAI A Team Program Participation ques tion whether Academy should con tinue sponsor World Championship cate gories regardless amount AMA member participation raised noted apart new programs Electric Pylon Helicopter should given time develop some catego ries consistently show very low participa tion No decision reached Pres ident asked Dave Brown look matter develop plan seems feasible B Combat Combat Team Selection Committee chairmans request fund Junior Control Line World Champion ships permanent basis denied decided policy shall remain isie request should submitted occasion C Pylon agreed AMA shall fund nine people 1989 FAI Pylon team follows three pilots three callers and/or mechanics team manager World Champion champions caller and/or mechanic XII Council Members Nats policy concerning Council member participation Nats clarified state simply Council member present Nats his/her travel and/or lodging expenses shall covered day attendance XIII National Aeronautic Association Ev Langworthy apprised Council current NAA status regard internal affairs change officers transition shall accomplished other matters Langworthy asked AMA support manage ment changes XIV Committee Reports A Sound Crispin reiterated Coun cil recommended 90 dB 9 feet formula never mandated remarked Sound column January 1989 issue Model Aviation ex plains subject thoroughly B Large Aircraft Crispin reported now six licensed inspectors also changes certification/licensing document should go through IMAA Safety Committee Continued page 124 February 1989 121 Some winners Pattern contest Westover October 2 & 3 1988 Some people worked put Pattern contest Note CD wheel char being CD easy Contestants Connecticut Copter Club fun-fly August 27 & 28 1988 New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 380 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St. Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Jasohkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 317 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickxville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts time read report AMA Nats Manage ment Committee shall probably have se lected time place 1989 Nats quite likely fact formal nouncement such decision may re vealed elsewhere issue maga zine thus inspiring some mem bers feeling euphoriabut minds others thoughts dissatisfaction un bridled wrath fall latter cate gory Cool assured Nats Management Committee shall have chosen site timeframe calculated serve best interests contestants re gardless aeromodeling specialty better yet specialties See meeting season AMA District 2 around earlier part year look forward pleasure attending bur geoning crop model aircraft expositions eg mall shows like sponsored various AMA clubs boon hobby public promotional sense also because bring together fellow modelers old friends get together often enough rekindle memories old times Two such events major importance Syracuse Sym posium Model Show 13th annual edi tion Central New York Model Air craft Association held Saturday February 4 1989 Syracuse-located New York State Fairgrounds WRAM Show scheduled held February 25 26 1989 newly remodeled West chester County Center White Plains NY Back subject meeting sea son As past years shall privileged conduct AMA meeting during prestigious shows has distinct pleasure conclude details Jim Abrams president CNYMAA Frank Devore manager WRAM Show Check AMA booth show upon arrival determine time lo cation AMA District 2 meeting information available time See 1988 United States Scale Masters Champion ships years class held Godman Army Air Field located Fort Knox KY Having honored invita tion serve flight judge presti gious competition flew down Louisville Fort Knox September 14th served next four days years Masters sanctioned jointly spon sored Southern Indiana RC Modelers Fort Knox Model Airplane Club Dale Drew performed capably Con test Director did Contest Manager Dave Voglund success wellmanaged spectacle due largely dedicated efforts such boosters aero modeling Hal Okert Bert Baker Harris Lee Bob Olson Roy Pratt mention few benefactors hope shall have pleasure company again So much sentiment ac tion Never trusty camera have some shots Masters may intrigue example would impor tant Scale contest same distinguished gentleman ie Bob Wischer Slogan Month Safety On-Purpose Accident courtesy Glenn Townley Safety Officer Cape May NJ Wire less Aircraft Sport Pilot WASP Club Cape May NJ Reproduced its newslet ter Prop Wash Sky Rover Flying Club Phelps NY Rover Barks its newsletter reproduced certifi cate Appreciation club re ceived Boy Scouts America Providing outstanding campsite air show 1988 Keseca District Scout Fall Camporee addition having shared real property nine Scout troops over 100 boys leaders club put air show much de light concerned compliments Rovers previous projects like nature Mid-Hudson Modelmasters finest model airplane clubs District 2 anywhere much credit currently its president Jim Kaman its secretary worthy editor Wing Tips clubs exemplary newsletter Scott Scotty Smith Athens NY Aside abundance redactive savvy Scot ty cartoonist unquestionable ability Whirlybirds West Windsor October 1 2 West Windsor Flying Club AMA #449 New Jersey hosted its very first Hel icopter contest according letter have just received Dave Schnitzer its president reports although three 60 members fly Helicopters decided host contest mainly purpose promoting advancement modeling area central New Jer sey Mr Schnitzer adds learned quite lot about setup managing model contest event Sixty-two modelers competed year club expects contestants next year look scene actionto wit Mercer NJ County Park 122 Model Aviation suppose could label shot lull before swarm~ Fans fly fans watch some entries trie winner ot tirst place Bob -ior enze PARCS Club Brooklyn NY cen ter eazing downward eye-filling F18 Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8143627702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 5 idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Masly 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Visiay 1381 Orsobrook Dr Maurnee OH 44537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendaie Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gli Weiss 3004 Haltowell Ct Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Direct communication local mem bership ongoing problem within Academy different avenues have tried appear have accomplished very little seems since very few peo ple take time read direct verbal ap proach necessary reason re quested have obtained Council three additional Associate Vice-Presidents District Ill people will strategi cally located reasonable proximity basic charge keeping up date AMA activities policies request closest AVP attend club meeting Im sure knowl edge will interest membership addition AVP will relay problems Marge Weisenbach western District Ill Contest Coordinator has pointed out often lacking pertinent informa tion Headquarters October Council meeting approval granted provide additional materials coordi nators should rectify problem within sanctioning procedure Incidentally clubs already sanc tioning events 1989 desire expedi ent service please file sanction early possible wish thank Marge Wei senbach Nelson Gould task coordinating activity During new year attempt obtain Weather Flyers patch Any flies month year el igible award interested contact Headquarters necessary form Before complain about flying cold weather consider hot shot pilots shown photo above fanning air try ing stay cool photo takenin 100-degree sunshineat July 17 1988 Three Club Fun-Fly put IMAA Chapter 168 Levittown Aerobugs Jackson ville NJ Last month mentioned untimely pass ing Jerry Fink Pittsburghs out standing modelers September Jerry awarded AMA Certificate Apprecia tion AVP John Hathaway next photo shows Hathaway presenting Jerry award Dallas Hartford looks certificate presented countless hours Jerry offered other area modelers Noise ts prooiem tn some geo graphical areas others Also differ ent modeling disciplines have different noise problems type flying fac ing specific problems affect alone rather modeling whole would almost impossible Academy dictate policy abide ninety-at-nine sound level proposal SUG GESTION OR GUIDELINE modelers follow possible achieve YES. little effort modeler clubs initiating noisereduction effort West Shore Flying So ciety Harrisburg some very interest ing simple muffler designs published its newsletter RC Flite Lines ideas origi nated Westshore club Car lisle Aeromodelers Unfortunately have room publish ideas within column mufflers originated cans attached primary factory muffler Gil Weiss have asked noise column magazine publish sim pler methods reduce noise Look how-to-do articles near future think noise concern urban areas wrong local club has past 15 years limited flying activ ity specific days hours also re quire mufflers ALL engines over 049 size Living back hills does elim inate noise problems ase make res olution 1989 think future REDUCE NOISE flying site save may own column represents almost first full year office Vice-President hope am providing representation leadership desire Academy perfect. have constructive sug gestion innovative idea please advise During past year have attempted attend club functions possi ble didnt see last year lets hope can meet 1989 want attend meet activity An invita tion would appreciated Perhaps unique well-accept ed change have made District Ill column introduce regular Club Month picture wonder club has featured Its simple. have sent picture Club Month photo below taken AVP Gil Weiss during October 1 1988 visit flying site operated Keystone Radio Control Society Harris burg PA Club president Burt Thornton vited Gil discuss demonstrate some different mufflers sound reduction tech niques KRCS well other local clubs Despite rural setting homes built adjacent site pose problem fu ture operation unless measures taken minimize potential noise complaints Gil truly enjoyed trip addition sharing some potentially helpful informa tion meeting some fine fellow aeromod elers great time flying field located Hummelstown KRCS site cludes clubhouse complete kitchen maintenance shed grounds equip ment porta-potty add aeromodelers paradise well-stocked hobby shop within walking distance flight line particular note fact Henry Spangler proprietor Hidden Hangar has large inventory latest sound-reducing mufflers mounts related materials District II AMA officials wish Happy Holidays May 1989 year PEACE QUIET February 1989 123 Photo II Weiss Members guests Cloud Kings RC Club Oxford PA shown above Sep tember 18 1988 fun-fly Gil Weiss AVP pleasure attending participating well-run event club field located full-scale grass airstrip private farm extreme southeastern corner Pennsylvania Delaware 0 Distnct Columbia 0 Matyland 6 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 1301 889-8358 Bob Champine 200 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23000 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest Hurrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 0811 Risker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferewood Dr Raleigh NC 27012 Scooy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 19808 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening t919 488-5986 Flying sites Clubs throughout district involved obtaining new flying sites reasons having move various loss land due construction coming very serious consideration northern part district northern Virginia north towards Pennsylvania have problem long time situation now available space filling rapid expansion west ward toward West Virginia recent report says area east US 29 corridor north Interstate 64 way ocean will next major target ex pansion segment district now listed being highest growth ar eas United States suggested last month con sider buying choice piece land NOW good reason doing very short period time probably will no land available available will too costly consider purchase fly ing site land Unfortunately will Council set up committees pro cedures lengthy studies preclude fast reaction purchase Time will tell wisest route travel number clubs have some suc cess getting new sites Others good position succeed ultimate question aside suitability site length time site likely usable Kent County Aero modelers Delaware club has acquired new site David Yarnel club Pub licity Chairman writes old field restrictions because proximity high school new field has no such re strictions available no cost club State Delaware near est neighbors about half mile away club has muffler rule long-term availability should provide 15-20 years usage site Patuxent Aeromodelers very close getting new site have work ing very closely Parks Administra tion State Maryland Department Land Management also working some sites Baltimore area Several other clubs deeply volved site procurement hope have good news very soon Competition rules have received number letters regarding rules change proposals As true other members Exec utive Council have nothing rules except General category involving safety relate competition juris diction Contest Board members list ed Competition News section Model Aviation Academy presently new rules cycle 1990-1991 proposals have published Model Aviation see study com ment have feelings pro con about proposals should get touch CB member district CB member does hear will vote own preference Year-end Iv8sh annual year-end Soaring meet usually held last weekend month December will held year will disappointing am sure myself very good ex cuse get out winter day seems Saturday year New Years Eve does make considering meet day Oh well 1989 another World Championships Council toils proposals considerations con cerning participation FAI World Championships need note three will held Fentress Naval Land ing Field Chesapeake VA fall 1989 events RC Pylon Racing RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter Robert Un derwood AMA Technical Director many-time FAI contestant will over Competition Director promises very colorful exciting event both competitors spectators Plan coming see best world next fall will disappointed AMA Museum attraction Acad emy Headquarters building museum East fortunate being able visit collection fairly easily some concern over reduction museum space quite few letters sent over country trying make sure case will some changes Headquarters reduc tion museum space op tions time good news plans can proceed have several models displayed repre sent aeromodeling history Some dis plays may need changed meaning some pretty models historic significance will taken out historic models installed place Among some couple Control Line aerobatic models have refur bished originals Members North ern Virginia Control Line Club instru mental providing models very early example Helicopter model ing will place Bob Harris Contest Board member District IV will bring ing exhibit Watch additions category Associate vice-presidents As number clubs members grows time avail able district vice-presidents comes less less alternative pro vide means associate vice-president absorb some contact need have associate vice-presi dents have time willing take tasks also need restructure entire AVP program Council needs consider take early action have certain ac tions taken past dealt some situations piecemeal fash ion no longer acceptable manner doing business coming weekend am holding meeting AVPs District IV will discussing make some changes talks should provide some firm data take Council way agenda items proposals have passed 138000 mem bers year growth remains anywhere near same percentage will exceed 152000 1989 numbers gin very large terms response needed district officers Perform ing proper manner now almost requires vice-president full-time officer Unfortunately unless retired he/she can hardly afford Should VP take sabbatical paid some amount keep alive Food thought EC MeetingCont pg 121 C Safety Webster led discussion Committees recommended new safety doc ument entitled AMA Safety Practices Policies agreed would pub lished membership manual fur ther refined use conjunction AMA Safety Code Bob Underwood structed extract key elements committees document develop code 1990 membership year D Property Acquisition Waters reported committee recently met Chi cago distributed minutes pro ceedings agreed engineering stu dies authorized sites meet site evaluation criteria committee has budget $25000 E Video Production Waters proposed making videos following subjects safety flying sites sound agreed worthy project PR De partment directed proceed pro duction currently intended videos distributed free charge AMA chartered club F Executive Search Chairman McGinnis asked Council go executive ses sion Upon reconvening regular ses sion following statement directed recorded minutes major ity vote Council gave John Worth vote confidence proceed Executive Director according terms cur rent contract C 1989 RC Combined World Champion ships Worth reported assigning Bob Underwood Contest Director Vince Mankowski Contest Man ager dates event August 26 September 3 basic schedule judge jury member recommendations presented FAI approval December 1988 Paris meeting XV Awards motions awards duly moved seconded unanimously approved publicity accompany pre sentations two Superior Service awards two Meritorious Service awards Council members Dave Peltz Johnny Clemens EC members reelect ed XVI Next Meeting Friday January 13 1989 Pasadena CA meeting adjourned Sunday Octo ber 23 125 pm 124 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia isaippi 0 Poerto Rico Sooth Carolina 0 Tenneasee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charteaton SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Banyan Dr Deirsy Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00888 Boa 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moornian 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 788 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Pisos Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Boa 1083 Strickland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 884-2517 fall Executive Council meeting aCtivi ties largely concerned continued debate planning future Nats con tests First voted go TnCities area Washington State 1989 Nats Should make west coast fliers happy will probably keep participation District 5 down because distance involved does appear good site however good facilities branches model airplaning including Free Flight pushing Lawnenceville IL site think got ball rolling bit late Maybe next year way effort find permanent sites future AMA Nats contests going ahead full steam Criteria site sites selection have established fairly large number potential locations have identified Some sites have already reviewed rejected meeting criteria meet specs will subjected in-depth look certain work required develop costs involved looks very promis ing time however contin uing need identification pos sible sites evaluated anyone district has location appears sale looks like something AMA should evaluate please get touch chairman committee Pete Waters wrote expressing concern proposed Headquarters build ing modifications would impact AMA Museum will glad know Council has voted scrap plan overriding concern approach fear cost building modifica tion could recouped Reston site sold some later date problem stems high-rise office buildings beginning surround AMA building may become desirable some future time sell Reston prop erty use funds create new head quarters new sites occur buyers would undoubtedly tear down present building make way new high-rise So additions might make probably would just add demolition effort meantime Headquarters still has space problem So decided space would readjusted moving Model Aviation operations rented off ic es expanding member services vacated space predict will turn out Band-Aid problem will re appear few years maybe time picture will much clearer re gard proposed acquisition new Nats flying sites Another area received close atten tion frequency phase-in plan As 1991 approaches more fliers beginning take notice evaluate impact personally lot heat has generated over desire grand father old wideband radio equipment grows out apprehension radio equip ment meets 1991 specs slow ar rive scene perception present radios working well ar eas Council voted revise previ ously passed plan requiring gold- silver-stickered transmitters contests ginning 1989 delaying require ment until December 20 1990 solution growing legal use pagers fre quencies between aircraft frequen cies development selective narrow-band receivers Narrow-band trans mitters certainly needed keep interfering adjacent channels new plan receiver will respond frequency side re member could also pager side you havent gained much meantime its proper club review its own situation decide club plans cope transition see happening district newsletters receive month some cases may necessary have special rules allow older equipment operate safely Also its good idea some mon itoring adjacent pager operations area can avoid operation near sources potential interference Finally Council has directed additional ef fort made clarify plan its imple mentation status Model Aviation help average modeler knows little about technical side radio understand flying site quest goes across district Newsletters full articles fly ing site losses acquisition new sites problems keeping No doubt biggest problem facing hobby Got invitation join Gateway RC Club mourned loss field enjoyed 26 years Jack sonville FL west side making last funfly Couldnt go since Hawaii weekend can sympathize same time also clubs finding new sites developing better facilities Karl Betz Cobb County Ra dio Control Modeler Club sent fol lowing information about new field October 16th 1988 26-year-old Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club held dedication ceremony new field event culmination several years close work Cobb County Government Cobb County Park Recreation Department field dedication Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Clubs new runway 400 ft airplanes lined up wing tip wing tip spectator viewing field dedicated Ernie Gilbert WW II POW avid modeler spent countless selfless hours helping anyone interest model aviation dedication total success 175 members attending along over 100 spectators photos shows section runway lined planes wing-tip-to-wing-tip its total 400-ft length acquire keep flying sites will re quire best efforts can provide must handle such items noise safety insurance club field owners Thats always easy especially pub lic area such park system common problem potential solution dis cussed Russ Petersen Flight Lines newsletter West Alabama Aero Mod elers Inc writes Apparently someone lives around Tuscaloosa demanded flying privi leges field AMA club mem bership person demanded right fly based fact field park property taxpayers have right use such facilities Russ Petersen called Geoff Styles concerned such matters AMA PARA lawyers administration also asked talk Styles As result Parks Rec re drafting policies regarding flying site conform practice recom mended flying sites located public property Briefly policy re quired have have AMA membership club membership fly field must show proof insurance coverage amounts least large provided AMA An individual chooses fly club membership will charged fee PARA take care field member ship Also club will designated re sponsible development enforce ment safety rules field means anyone flies field must com ply club safety operating rules Communication always problem human race no different AMA Yet much problem arises fail pass information have Ed Hunter AVP Mississippi has fighting problem now several years help improve situation has put gether following procedure receive such information club Designated contact persons Are member AMA Charter Club year club goes through rechartering process club will send AMA roster club officers roster will also designate person will AMA point contact club care des ignated person AMA will send materi als club After AMA initiates con tact person functions con duit through information flows individual member can readily see important role club sure know clubs des ignated contact person sure infor mational materials get individual member club needs change designated contact person sure let AMA VP AVP know change right away note long till next month February 1989 125 Illinois ana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociate Vice Presidents Ron Buitard RI 5 Boa 60 Decatur IN 46733 Charile Bauer 4644 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Enei #3 Castie Drive RR 2 Piorissant MO 63034 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedlord iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7929 Jafterson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park U 60464 Biii Zimmer Boa 72 Varna 161375 time read new VP District 6 will established three-year term seems like long time serve last three years have flown May its because Im getting older thing sure Ive certainly gotten lot wiser about AMA during term still have lot learn traveling has begun slow down As write see no couple trips made rest year Al though Ill miss warm faces fly ing fields may get finish model two could use relaxation after years ef forts start off month October flew jasonville IN RC Combat contest Unfortunately locals contest didnt pan out due lack contestants weather wasnt great anyway Hopefully contest will go better next time sounds like fun guess youre thinking wasted trip make huh Prior making trip Jasonville Doc talked about coal fields area easily could used AMA flying sites So things contest did pan out dime tour gave around abandoned coal mines quite enlightening realize potential reclaimed mines field looked could have used FF room spare impressed dont think AMA will go itbut knows Anyway should check close reclaimed land Its got cheaper dirt Next weekend Lawrenceville IL As FF guys know FF heaven 1988 impromptu AMA FF Nats held try replace FF events didnt happen Nats Due stupidity Ive overlaid informa tion written about event bear try remember can about About 80 souls entered launching models wind gusting mere 25 mph didnt mat ter once planes air Right Try chasing model doing good 25 mph bicycle gotta pedal like crazy course will mention its hard watch heck going watching model Thank goodness mopeds fairness wonderful event wind still nice day lots flights launched enjoyed bull sessions got involved Still thing really got attention day group kids mod eling class taught Roger Wathen dianapolis school system brought fly first contest seven eight out flying HandLaunched Gliders real competition watch kids treat Roger spent whole day helping didnt get much time own flights hearty thanks again Roger Lawrenceville spent some time talking Don Lowe asked opinion about Lawrenceville Nats site near future Well know swer grand tour some time ago figured place waiting Nats So talked up Octo ber Council meeting possible future Nats site What about 1993 got letter off locals see interested getting towns behind enough make proposal 1990 What happened Muncie 1989 just didnt have right measurements Vicki Veach Muncie Visitors Bureau worked hard get us beaten shortcomings sites Thats real shame However plugging away trying get us Muncie area permanently Good luck Vicki Id love see us buy piece land area national flying site Washington just too far away last trip October AMA HQ Reston Council meeting wasnt fun trips another work-filled weekends However have take bitter sweet received nice letter group goes name Model Aviation Acad emy wanted tell about bit help Childrens Memorial Hospital sponsored Flight Life event some help five other clubs Chicago area generate money hospital group received help various model companies hobby shops raf fles turn clubs provided modelers flew day long train ers crowd wanted try What result efforts club presented $1508 hospital result lot hard work good cause Isnt neat bet Back Council meeting dis cussed frequency issues again So stand now some good some bad Academy has requested ruling FCC end question about whether legal modify transmitter narrow-band specs formal letter yet hands concerning issue should time read basic understanding arrived during meeting attended members Fre quency Committee legal counsel FCC legal modify trans mitter under certain conditions corn plete information will available soon Noting letter should forthcom ing second look taken proposal would away wideband ra dios long discussion held no willing second motion change FCC proposal allow wideband radios grandfathered indefinite ly does matter want way AMA Executive Council person willing listen So now have wait proposal go FCC will happen sometime soon proposal will go FCC will ask FCC require manufacturers tighten up RC systems being sold us comply narrow-band specs allow radios modified narrow-band specs fore 1991 grandfathered after 1991 allow wideband transmitters grandfathered until 1991 Now means would have tight systems sold us would have tighten up transmit ters throw out abovementioned letter radios can legally modified comply FCC can number things proposal presented can totally reject can drop part ends use wideband transmit ters can grandfather wideband radios period time before forcing changes Lets hope know what members want Council does now its up have worked hard try stop part proposal forces have modify throw out older transmitter because doesnt comply what few AMA want few willing hear what want comply elected thought supposed repre sent district Ive tried Youve told want op erate 40 kHz spacing upper bands old wideband systems after 1991 life just cant believe district members feel rest out feel same way means district VPs representing Theyre going along someone doesnt want plan altered no matter what want makes fol lowers instead being leaders AMA hate cruel toward because really like feel much anger over disregard member ships wishes time change Maybe some us fit good old boys category have forgotten put us office lighter side blessed visit John Baker President AOPA may know AOPA Aircraft Owners Pilots Associa tion organization has nearly 300000 members John told us some trade secrets about organiza tion run Being AOPA member lis tened carefully Although didnt agree say made some good points about operation During nice conversation John later discussed modeling experi ences outside AOPA Yep hes member AMA world sure small isnt Enough now. 126 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAiL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Bus 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knutzger 2625 E Shorewood Bivd. Miiwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Race Hoiiand Mi 49423 Can Mshs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Pusi Smith 11112 Diii Drive Steriing HIs Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqus Wi 54548 Its uphill flying season now Xmas over will get read latest epistle am Green Bay Airport feeling safe because Colts beat Packers left Lions cap home Calumet Fliers held annual Swap Auction Brillion man aged sneak trip attend Meeting familiar faces again way Leon Cordy guys worked event made enjoyable day man aged buy Control Line reel lines have managed get several officers last few weeks made annual meeting Minneapolis Associa tion tested transmitters help get stickered Boyd Bowdish runs sociation AVP Bud Gorman made trip pretty wife makes worth effort get out district Last week local Michigan Ex change Clubs Awards Banquet pleasure meeting Melody Rich Doig now b-cal figures Boy look great Paul Smith twisted arm attend lovely wife sitting next during meal suf fer some shop talk very pleasant evening several awards Juniors seems group makes heavy emphasis Junior participation meet Keep up good work AVP Jack Finn made Executive Council meeting AMA HQ now has better view operations shall continue emphasize exposing AVPs HQ operations must make use learning have delighted get sugges tions district patch competition What have done copied sent sets AVPs entrants evaluate score can also add changes design make tractive Next will work out scores select top three will sent AVPs again final selection Finally shall have district patch first have entrants will get free sample winner getting 10 expect cost will around $100 plus shipping hold orders until see Speaking first thoughts another possible solution problem PR situation such becomes must help flying field mall shows other such items am spread very thin HQ has problem getting areas need help So. uggesting need DISTRICT PR COORDINATOR idea position would filled person has time available travel district feel he/she should retired time restric tions Also should expe rienced some aspect PR What would like him to go HQ get trained PR Department work clubs need help PR-related problems Hed help obtaining keeping fields work local governments assist mall educational projects course will have budget allocated feel will relieve VPs important time-consuming tasks probably get done efficiently Any offers have spare AVP slot available right now Photos need once again please send ones modelers mod els can use color black-and-white does matter whether glossy matte nor size important BUT ase write backs writing ten imprints through produces lumps photo Also never use ball-point pen mark bleeds through will also transfer another print Use yellow stick-a-notes add infor mation photo should contain small details make good close-ups did make Nats proposal stick year Cedar Rapids problem lack blacktop cost paving site offer have covered several installments still high However stall look again hearty thanks Cedar Rapids clubs help Keep warm shall have another go am working AMA Competition Department change satus swap auction meets Noithern States events accepted winter meets clubs often lay out substantial amounts put need have pro tected same way sanctioned fly ing meets summertime sneaky way this time consider Indoor meet. perhaps Well must have sorted out shall burden Technical Director problem regular schedule. FAX will work ing overtime Speaking FAX have work number masthead col umn hope other VPs will get sim plify communications have set awards members AMA would like submit names members feel de serve award Provide complete details reasons shall happy see possible provide award ran first swap meet club worked out very well showed need sanction protection also discovered takes lot preparation keep day free problems have learned advertisement Model Avi ation must must clear read . However great day brought club together wonderful feeling hope get modeling goodies Xmas have great winter activity time time associations set ting up coordination programs activ ities areas district AMRCC Michigan have de veloped program make worth attend Wayne Yeager setting date probably late February am making moves have special emphasis latest noise control models have several experts area have developed do-it-yourself tech niques besides professional meth ods am asking send representa tives meeting whole club will provided infor mation such materials return clubs distribute will very valu able Saturday make date February 1989 127 First-place winner Townsena WI Fourth July parade Another Piper quarterscale taxiing behind float Photo John Lane Flying Pilgrims Fall Fun-Fly Ron Lalin ski Mac Mcatee Bud Carrow Rich Vuk mirovich flOO oy e-aroed Masseles Stan Dzon St Clair Shores Ml displays DH4 Caribou Cargo model has 16-ft wingspan weighs 541/2 lb powered two Sacha-Dolmar 31 engines has two Futaba radios 22 servos electrically retractable landing gear battery back up system TRAMPS members gather annual Swap Model Show Traverse City Arkansao Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Bail 264 5 Belt Line Rd Daliax TX 75253 Michael S Harrison 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempei 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Huriey iii 229 Brian Dr Pieasaeton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missoari City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnilie OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chock Wood 909 Harvard St Clxxix NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Bill May 3839 Dachess Trail Dallas TX 75229 Model airplaning magnetic heard kid prayed night model airplane After year nightly prayer figured maybe system didnt work way went out stole model plane . prayed forgiveness giggle start last column someone just gave sign reading Will lady left 11 kids Texas Stadium please pick up . beating Dallas Cowboys 14 0 always good reassure ourselves perhaps GOOD generation follow ing us after letter Richard Staight AMA #21638 Houston enclosed photo story bit about son Adam 11 years old holds AMA license number 264231 Richard father says Adam has flying couple years 11 years old real natural Control Line flier great mind because get entirely too phone calls wanting know What kinds Radio Control models have boy 11 years old store try hard point out constant adult supervision 11-year-old youngster has no business radio-controlled plane has city streets family car try fer Control Line flying good least semisafe substitute Some callers get angry cut em down RC idea really pretty successful showing light ones intelligent enough listen want preach gospel alor us kid can get Control Line model air first-class style around $55 difference price usually attractive parents recommend ready-built Cox PT19 Trainer perhaps boy build own Goldberg Little Wiz ard some such kit kit good old Cox 049 engine Black Widow preferred great match cost about same ready-built except kid learns thanks Richard Staight giving chance get up soapbox Rich ard has belonged AMA 30 years wife Kathleen daughter Samantha AMA members along Richard Adam AMA its best some photos col umn month took new fun-experiment Dallas RC Club Randy Randolph organized Little Plane Fly-In no strict rules except engine size 25 under brought out whole bunch beautiful small birds just plain fun first day blown out 35 38 mph winds Sunday November 6th beautiful flying days ever impressed two things First work manship originality superb Second although size stated limited 25 smaller surprised num ber planes Electric Please know Electric stay constantly improving technology making prac tical fun cheaper day Any us Dallas RC Club highly rec ommend relaxer try Small Bird Fly-In might want write Randy Ran dolph about PO Box 271048 Dallas TX 75227 know wed like think whole world fair gentle generous blight self-ness selfishness really making whole world unpleasant went out Small Bird meet just men tioned just take pictures some see above magazine salute Dallas RC Club its effort pioneer new way enjoy modeling bring idea Everyone seemed glad see appreciative putting out extra effort support club guy confronted ever print pictures us dont ever have ar ticle go todays world always self-centered clod around thinks should him doing FREE least rest Dal las RC members proud appreciative rapidly growing breed GREEDY peo ple like guy mentioned big part reason final column Let drop gem advice getting along you club officer newsletter editor differ some serving such district VP dont just tear head off print out first confronting him directly dif ference may have perfectly honest honorable reason having done what didnt like simply didnt under stand lacked information have deeply hurt several times last year just have tried hard Dont part increasing group negative people simply take delight busting somebody nose will improve nothing will probably make victim hate guts Yet another reason last column much happier vein owe lot thanks have kind thank 50 years service AMA mention club newsletters wonderful personal letters gestures Espe cially great T-shirt sent Gregory G Jones Tracy CA Skyliners RC Club message shirt appro priate cartoon says Bad Day Flying Better Good Day Work shirt thought have lifted spirits far higher can put words Clue something thoughtful some guarantee will both feel better Gregory Jones LOVE YOU wish could share tribute efforts found Wichita Falls RC Clubs newsletter sent Kevin Bow man newsletter editor full column newsletter brought tears eyes because didnt think anyone realized hard Ive tried column simply signed SUPERCHIEF wonder club realizes what wonderful compassionate lead ership have Wonderful Regarding AMA Executive Council am leaving after 23 years please honor people serving may al ways agree actions please lieve say EVERY PERSON ON THE AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DOES THE VERY BEST HE KNOWS HOW TO DO ing far information av erage member will ever have please ad mire president DON LOWE fine leadership difficult peri ods time AMA history AMA great ganization YOU part Dont throw rocks HELP 50 years have given AMA GOD gave give pray inspired life Bless 5 5 5 * END OF FLIGHT * * ** 128 Model Aviation Eleven-year-old AMA member 264231 Adam Staight Houston TX Mid west ME-i 09 Control Line model has al ready flying couple years natural flier Randy Rodgers president Fort Worth Thunderbirds holding beautiful 25powered contribution Dallas RC fly-in Joe Wagner came way Pennsyl vania covey birds Dallas RC fly-in Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska S North Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe addreao EMAIL 700672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 50th St Lincoln NE essos Nathan Lanoanter 3507 5 Kendall St Denver CO B0235 Rena Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington NO 59421 Don Moden 410 Hart Sulina KS 67401 Jim Rioketto 516 5 Cloodus 5mev Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Manglso c/n Radio Service Center 919 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-u107 Evening 303 a3e-32ee Last month mentioned effort High Plains Drifters Free Flight Club Chey enne WY Magnificent Mountain Men Free Flight Club Denver CO jointly raised money donate Make Wish Foundation also men tioned trend clubs give charitable organizations Well am happy report other club has picked up idea has gone step further chal lenging other clubs match donation $100 Just think what kind positive good can organization clubs district would partic ipate mention image good feelings clubs choose partici pate Well guess off running Oh yes club has issued chal lenge other AMA Clubs Excellence ARVADA ASSOCI ATED MODELERS Arvada CO may contacting just use notice contact go Ill report column things going throughout time challenge Speaking goodness fellow modelers recent District IX meeting Kansas report later column fel low modelers donated over $100 mem ory former AVP Wyoming Charles Chuck Brannon Lou Ward Executive As sistant Headquarters has responded Dear Travis letter formal acknowledgment donation made district No vember 7 1988 memorial plate has placed National Center Aeromod eling memory Mr Charles Chuck Brannon area museum set aside dedication friends have passed away Generous acts unselfish giving have made possible center created have allowed contin ued growth museum fitting memorial friend Most districts newsletter editors aware AMA National Newsletter comes free chartered club N/L editor idea highlight outstanding contributions made use another tool communication Starting January District IX will start using page N/L some in-district communication Since have six associate vice-presidents appointed district will writing two times year spe cific activities going state will addition reporting column Russ Miller AVP North Dakota has designed schedule AVPs will contaced him turn occurs will need continued put reporting Speaking Russ Miller Russ has volun teered have North Dakota host next years District IX meeting during first weekend November probably Bismarck know Russ will plan super meeting will informative well fun time modelers families Next year North Dakota marks its Centennial Celebration would expect play role hosting modelers throughout district Pen Prairie aka Jim Mow rey Kinsley KS has reported District IX AMA meeting Comotose N/L Since intended get report column Ill reinvent wheel let Jims writing tell story LEADING THE WAY third annual AMA meeting hosted District IX just completed Sauna KS outstanding well attended dis trict members missed missed special event rivals impor tance AMA Nationals next annual meeting already planning stage held Bismarck ND November 3-5 1989 Russ Miller AVP Carrington ND claims will best yet espe cially since promised dancing girls Ive never see Eskimoan dancers Ive already marked 89 calendar can hardly wait Friday evening November 4 used getting acquainted guest speak ers district officers attend ance Travis McGinnis District 9 VP Geoff Styles AMA Director Public Rela tions Bob Underwood AMA Technical Di rector Russ Miller ND AVP Don Moden KS AVP Tom Boyd NE AVP Jim Mowrey RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Don Vineyard RC Helicopter Contest Board member Steve Mangles District Fre quency Coordinator Jim Van Loo IMAA AMA President Don Lowe airline con nection problems missed Friday eve ning get-together joined Satur day Mike Tallman CL & FF Contest Coor dinator Control Line Contest Board member As can see missed golden opportunity get two cents about operation district AMA attending Friday evening session included impromptu session Travis ascertain feelings members some rumblings ranks filtered him type direct communication very important allows Travis feel pulse membership giving him direc tion representation district Executive Council also two-way street both executive member ship benefits Topping off evening ses sion several interesting videotapes development true model Jet turbine engine three now operating US today will sell about four grand Im sure modeler will want Saturdays sessions well attended included topics flying sites safety ra dio frequencies field layouts insurance public relations Bob Underwood Geoff Styles handled sessions af ter lunch break groups rotated sessions available Saturday evening session saw sev eral hundred dollars worth door prizes given attendance Prizes ranged spare glue tips glue accessories re tract systems starters kits top-of-theline JR radio system to win there. day Saturday Steve Mangles busy checking transmitters applying gold silver stickers radios congratulated job well done Sunday morning session far am concerned important interesting question answer session time really find out what planning stages future AMA also chance let peo pIe need know feelings important subjects just time clear up misunderstandings mis conceptions may have troubling past answers receive sessions straightforward con cise no double-talk hedging tribute people have running organization something mem ber should witness challenge other AMA districts FOLLOW THE LEADERhold ANNUAL dis trict meetings find out what really makes modeling AMA work Pen Prairie Thanks Jim report district meeting participant received packet mate rials covering topics should beneficial clubs avail able dropping Geoff Styles note AMA Headquarters Keep landings soft intentional Technical Award Bob Underwood Technical Director Near end 1985 AMA Executive Council voted approve concept technical award given Aca demy award honors development items improve performance model aircraft components enable equipment perform new tasks simplify facilitate tasks now required build ing flying encourage safety sound suppression Technical Award acknowledges peo ple have made significant contribu tion technical end hobby/ sport Bob Bill Hunter Satellite City re ceived first Technical Award troduction cyanoacrylate adhesives modeling community nomination individuals groups award may made two AMA members must received September 1st year Nomination forms can obtained AMA Headquar ters contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood Voting candidates done AMA Council Past VicePresidents February 1989 129 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David 1 Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Tumey Ave &rottadale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95828 Mike Lee 11430 Spftflre Drive San Diego CA 82126 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucson AZ 85740 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 2723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weal Valley City UT 84120 Frequency CoordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 918 382-1862 opinion really counts mind yours does youll soon see Recently de cided go file cabinets look over huge amount paper IVe accumu lated three years AMA District 10 VicePresident Some what found may interest particularly people whove agreed ap proach AMAs needs example over last three years re ceived grand total 1147 letters AMA members equates 105 letters per day day including Saturdays Sundays full three years Naturally dont get mail deliveries Sundays letters usually arrived bunches case may have wondered didnt answer simply didnt have much time available Apologies aside whats interesting what 1147 letters said aid few friends mag nificent computer data base program heres detailed summary Although about half letters came District 10 rest came over US District No Letters 134 297 381 446 579 697 729 871 931 10564 1118 can conclude let ters seem represent statistically genu ine cross section AMAs entire member ship opinions District 10 members have often branded radicals some Eastern associates Executive Council Eight hundred fifteen letters clearly expressed full agreement way Ive written column Practically indicated strongly against ways other VPs use monthly columns provide what commonly called three-month-old district trivia gossip Will amount pub lic opinion change what read future doubt Three hundred forty-three letters said first thing read month column find flattering strong indication magazines editorial pol icies need reviewed Six hundred forty-two letters indi cated felt AMA needs solving flying site problems ex periencing What should AMA hun dred fifty-six said want AMA buy land Seventy-three asked AMA assist clubs buying land Twenty-four said AMA should hire local representatives solve lo cal problems last certainly least 315 said wished AMA would get sport recognized adult activ ity spending effort resources public relations lobbying Note AMAs nonprofit status prevents organi zation lobbying cause other Three hundred fifteen writers ex pressed strong feelings towards redistrict ing AMA new district boundaries result greater equality member num bers Four hundred seven letters men tioned felt Nats needed either eliminated modified broken up number smaller separate contests Specifically 196 said No Nats 211 said Change 156 said Break up smaller contests Contrast 16 letters giving present-style Nats full support find interesting two came members Nats Organizing Com mittee 12 other Nats officials yes two Nats contestants spite widespread feelings look Nats continue run same old way future else can good old boys get together once year relive past Two hundred seventy-three letters told radio problems writers felt brought some aspect AMAs fre quency plan some other cause such todays equipment being capable op erating within 10 kHz paging systems couple areas chose go along what written hundred seventeen members asked run AMA President No will notl No less 92 received last three months asked reconsider decision run VP again did run Twenty-six said casting writein votes anyway So much good news also some negative letters 37 1147 letters stated some form disa greement policies methods and/or writings Thats overall ratio 311 sup porting Well job like cant possibly satisfy everyone think numbers show Ive least come close So case youve wondered along past three years Ive taken strong stands have Ive written column way have Ive fought against certain things AMA its because letters clearly di rected What puzzles other VPs arent getting similar letters merely ignoring Yes opinion has counted least eyes hope successor whoever may maintains campaigns Ive begun representative way case youre wondering above statis tics add up 1147 its because letters addressed sub ject issue An open leffer next AMA District 10 VP Now office pay careful tention what AMA members want Thats job job Publish home phone number office phone number column prepared spend lot time phone Most important calls will come dinnertime learn like cold food Immediately order larger mailbox youre going need Between member letters AMA correspondence club newsletters youre going average six nine inches new mail per week Forget about building flying doing job wont have time either Buy new suitcase new car Youre going need both get around dis trict way under no circumstances should ever plan visit clubs flying fields far west em end district No will ever understand really went Hawaii legitimate AMA business disagree fellow Executive Council members issue resist temptation go along just re main popular eyes Try always honest open wont easy because youll face kinds pres sures disclose what call party line prepared face Executive Council rarely shows understanding benefits long-range planning Expect have become expert fire-fighting crisis handling Take crash course minority relations want see AMA keep up times minority member Council youre going need skills Get know AMA Head quarters staff can Youll find dedicated group people working under severe limitations own creation patient help whenever can Try ex plain AMA members bitch moan about HQ screw-ups often Councils fault HQ staff Dont afraid look big picture big amounts money AMA isnt just village club its big business wont easy maintain proper view point Youll often dragged through tons details trivia will cloud ob scure view Gods sake dont become good old boys Weve enough past closing Id like thank members support during last three years giving opportunity try get AMA address its real needs See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods 130 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana S Oregon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAiL780872422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder iD 83875 Gary R Fuiier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99205 Dick Wickline P0 Box 823 Kiamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #59 Fayellup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Baich 18439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 781-5103 Well group now youve heard good news several sources including lead last months column What news ask Just will have very first Nats District Xl ever will hap pen July 15th through 23rd TnCities area southeast Washington Right now looks like have super sites segments everything close enough gether will allow people enjoy various events major point has made very unfortunate cancel Free Flight last Nats lack site will no lack site coming sum mer Right now have site commit ted said better previ ous Nats FF site couple larger sites going look need careful negotiation land will try way may find best outdoor FF site ever seen Nats maybe else Id hoped could give details next planning meeting couple weeks off patient editor isnt going let get away waiting long get certainly going have NW peo ple working ways can cluding event directors Right now Bob Parker has designated Control Line Precision Aerobatics event director Joe Just will ED Navy Carrier Mike Hazel will same Speed can get sorted out Just hot flash Frozen Tales newsletter Midnight Sun R/C Club Fairbanks Alaska Don Freestone edi tor peach guy Some ad vice going fly out cold cold test equipment first Right either outside freezer cool down equipment see makes difference small temperature change can make big difference lot better ing way rather suddenly discov ering youve got problem bird heading icy deck Flying over wa ter can forgiving over land its its solid form Keep mind electrons hot-blooded ob jects generally Battery packs lose oomph cold weather Unless course onboard pack Diehard also some words about flying etiquette like asking around find what frequencies others flying letting people know what fre quency grouping oth ers frequency good words Ready little comic relief start Andrews H-Ray lengthen tail moment make new wing area stick K&B 61 nose balance weight aft Go straight up betchum OOS Know what else wa ter gets servos die sometimes midflight RIP about some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut State Park Idaho Photos usual Bob Balch Sloth McCollough Its easier have Bob take shot scoreboard because gives names pilots go planes Usually know guys occasionally foul up like last sum mer forget get relevant data Hopefully will OK Lockheed Hudson neat up close looks Done Paul Har ding entered Team Scale never did see fly cant imagine flying very well Truly fine effort Heres old friend fellow SRAC mem ber Erv Solberg Dr below luck can make out pilot standing attention Erv briefs him next flight next pnoto see engine de tailing Dick Hansens Jenny Dick Bruce Cooper went Scalemasters Fi nal did rather well Just well es capes think Dick 15th bad considering basic WiN II Scalemaiters Too bad cant see color pictures especially Mystery Ship presented King Davis Maybe will come Nats enter Soort Scale least think recognize knobby knees should belong Bert Baker owner P-38 also produces kit Im absolutely sure seem remember two ST 2500s power Lightning will always favor ite planes cause did get watch pilots wring em out got watch Dick Bong fly P-38 several twins Farragut summer Heres shot two twins entered Hudson background makes nice contrast Toibo Mykkanens twin Otter Toibos remarkable entry because first Scale contest first twin Im told totally scratch wonder what will come up next Stay tuned Well Ive come end column year hope its good year 1989 will year filled happiness HAPPY NEW YEAR February 1989 131 Claude Tanner flew Maule M-6 Rocket As recall original bought farm before Claude got documenta tion wanted obviously got enough scratch-build beauty JUNIOR FLIGHT Walnut Scale What some reason other have recently re ceived four requests asking informa tion about rules Walnut Scale probably mere coincidence came about same time following memo Al Kettenis Van Nuys CA typical Would please define Walnut Scale special rules go Peanut Scale little small Coco nut Scale too big Walnut Scale sounds like may just ticket Unfortunately Ive seen name never details Others wrote asking about Walnut Scale seemed think maximum wingspan 18 inches . knew about What rest rules So thought about bit. doggone . thats knew about too Really what rules idea big Peanut. 18-in-wingspan Peanut. rest rules per Peanut Scale rules bigger Peanut anyway Pea nut really too small Al Kettenis suggested Should popular Scale model size big ger beginners would find easier get started Peanuts too small did become popular Lets turn clock back bit Lots years ago be about 1960. Chairman NFFS Small Field Committee looking new events small fields What else Dave Stott wrote about Scale models flying Bridgeport CT models throwbacks 1930s era small rather stark Scale models around 12-in wingspan flying models over predetermined course around field model carried piece pa per envelope called event Airmail Dave Bob Thompson other Bridgeport Aeronuts found small Scale models delightful Dave offered style model small field event wondered whether event should called Pee Wee Scale Peanut Scale remember liked Peanut must admit didnt think just what Small Field Committee looking wearing blinders thinking terms Scale models idea began catch shortly course did write article NFFS Free Flight Digest promoting small field event popularity Peanut Scale has phe nomenal Its easygoing rules have ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 important its success also idea returning square nostalgia Golden Era small span probably important too due ease storing carrying minimal cost materials 12-in size selected because wingspan lot early kits point remember size chosen optimum Flying Scale model Dave Bob set wingspan rule 12 plus minus 1 aim 12in model course didnt expect models exactly 12 So al lowed vary inch wingspans 11 13 Soon Peanut models 13-in span just under event gained official AMA status rules spoke maximum 13 Twelve-inch Peanuts forgotten sharper competition required bet ter flying models 13-in-span models yield better performance 12-in airplanes Eigh teen-inch Walnut Scale models provide still bet ter results often easier con struct So what rules 18-in-wingspan Walnut Scale models search Walnut Scale rules made short list well-known Scale mod elers wrote asking rules heard back couple warded request others Dave Stotts reply prompt Woe Other wingspan limit 18 know anything about Walnut Scale did originate offshoot some other group modelers never event meets have offshoot events such Jumbo Pistachio WW Peanut Dogfight WA II Combat various versions Peanut Scale official Flying Aces Club rules out hands now Weve flown lot Peanuts Columbia University using Mooney judging rules Weve also tried Charisma Scale ISL-30 note Dave Aronstein mentioned may Walnut Scale what needed Co lumbia Daves response sounds like what need Columbia SCALE Walnut Scale Coconut Scale just SCALE lets anybody enter Scale model Lots people already have Scale models some reason arent just right size ISL-30 whatever have good turnout therefore fun very broad event should used addition Pea nut clubs successfully No dont know what Walnut Scale exactly dont like Indoor event wall its name Don Srull commented About Walnut Scale rules Maxecutors Club actually dont have Scale events called Walnut non-Peanut Scale events run AMA Rub ber Scale Coconut Scale FAC Rubber Scale heard Bob Clemens Regarding Walnut Scale note first time Ive seen event mentioned quite Walnut Scale knowledge nothing attempt set larger Pea nut Rubber Scale size getting too much larger Peanut believe span limit 18 best can remember Other stipulation no unique Walnut Scale rules time flew Walnut door meet Cleveland back 1970s Fly ing Aces rules used addition 18in span limit Walnut Scale never became sort established event know Bob suggested write Russ Brown CD Cleveland Free Flight Society contest did Russ Brown said Walnut Scale event origin natural growth Peanut Scale flying Flying Aces Club Connecticut Bob Thompson Dave Stott other fliers Pinkham Field Vito Garofalo Tern Aero championed event 18-in maximum wingspan Vito real nice line kits fit Walnut Scale promotional art included Walnut Scale de cal winged walnut shell CFFS offered event after reading about model mag azine probably late 74 early 75 issues Bill Hannan replied Walnut Scale rules surprising unable find set stuff However Aeroneers newslet ter editor says upper span limit 18 thinks otherwise rules es sentially similar Peanut both seem re member rules originated Vito Gar ofalo back Tern Aero kit bus iness Thus would seem Chicago boys would very apt know rules never seemed catch on west coast ask Charlie Sotich So went Charlie too Charlie Sotich responded called Vito Garofalo asked him about Walnut Scale said wingspan limited 18 event really never progresses further So tracked Walnut Scale down its originator shortly after receiving Charlies note received letter Vito Garofalo him self Walnut Scale rules formulated promote Tern Aero kits produced period 1971-1976 Peanut Scale contest ac tivity doing well time appeared Terns 18-in Scale models being flown everywhere rather homeless far category concerned So dreamed up new Essentially rules 1 Projected wingspan exceed 180 Accordingly people owning good-performing Peanut could compete event promoting general interest 2 Fuselage must full-scale no profiles Wing must also scale lib erty could taken reasonable dihedral angle no scale penalty 3 Rudder and/or sta bilizer could enlarged up 25% beyond scale contours must maintain character 4 Propeller flying exceed six-inch di ameter could plastic balsa other wood 5 Models produced kits allowed must have true Scale basis 6 other Peanut category rules applied present stage would seem appropriate alter add rules make meaningful de finitive original intent mentioned promote line also wished en large universal modeling interest So now have full story Walnut Scale its time popularity now due So long see next month 132 Model Aviation