AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AMA Air Force Association Plan 77 California Nats As result special two-day meeting mid-November likelihood 1977 Nats California strongly advanced AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasur er Earl Witt Executive Director John Worth AMA District X Vice-President Alex Chis olin met local AMA members Air Force community officials pursue plans Nats March Air Force Base near Riverside CA about 50 miles east Los Angeles meeting followup earlier vis its Southern California last September Witt also John Embry John local leader helped arrange 74 75 Nats Lake Charles Louisianahe also key official 76 Nats Ohio 1976 AMA Election Results Johnny Clemens continues office president 1977-78 Earl Witt came close Clemens got 5278 votes Witts 3469 Almost 9000 votes cast alli 75% total members eligible vote 1974 last time presidents office up election just over 8000 votes about 19% total 1972 about 5000 voted 16% So trend number voting up terms percentage eligible voters Witt got 40% votes cast either himself Clemens won own district Ill though came very close districts II IV 1976 Clemens got lit tle 4800 votes boosted total time though Witt got 1974 challenger Al Rabe got just over 2800 Again year number voted far less renewed membership during voting period voting deadline November about 16000 adult mem bers signed up 1977 thousands could have voted did Note 1334 invalid ballots 893 blank no choice indicated 127 re ceived too late 314 signed no AMA number Totals Votes President District Clemens* Witt Write-Ins IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXXXI 214403347236243544309489154613143 1423894012211712731729281458101 01450414173 Witt Embry checked out potential California Nats site former Oxnard Air Force Base nearCamarillo Witt also looked March Air Force Base near Riverside Fol lowing reports AMA Executive Council last September Council urged Nats Ex ecutive Committee Witt Chair man try finalize arrangements March Air Force Base first choice Oxnard second choice meantime various AMA leaders California worked deselop both possibili ties Guy Kirkwood previously pur sued possibility San Diego Nats came up Oxnard possibility San Diego effort bogged down due problems aircraft operators area During same period AMAer Gene Sidwell pursuing March Air Force Base effort Gene also former president Los An geles chapter Air Force Association able get help Riverside chap ter same organization Through Air Force friends March possibility developed very quickly about same time Kirkwoods Oxnard efforts came head Following Executive Council directive emphasis focused March Air Force Base effort due promise room better facilities local support su perior lodging situation regarding motels college dormitories Through efforts Betty Stream AMA Associate V-P also designated V-P Chisolm Cali fornia Nats Coordinator recruiting key Nats officials begun October time November meeting River side area contacts made potential Nats officials Southern California area Immediately prior November meet ings Nats Executive Committee member Free Flight Homer Smith also AMA District Xl V-P visited March Air Force Base area produced favorable re port regarding FF site possibilities recom mendations Smith helped several LA Vote area AMA free flighters including Associate - 465 V-P Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross - 370 FF Assn Southern California morning November 10 AMA ficers Clemens Witt Worth Chisolm Scarborough met others March Air 527 - ce Base Representing Air Force Asso ciation Gene Sidwell James Austin Representing Air Force Wing CoinDist Unknown Total 15835278 9683469 30 8777 Vice-President Election Results District II Candidate John Byrne* John Grigg IVJohn Spalding* Fred Gregg George Hill Peck Vote 601 213 191 166 109 4 District VI VIII X Candidate Glenn Lee* Gary Frost Murry Frank*524 Riley Wooten24 Jim Scarborough* Betty Stream February 1977 57 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 * Elected 19 77-78 term mander Col Brown Commanding Officer Col Funderburk Representing Riverside Chamber Commerce Air Force Mil itary Affairs Committee David Goidware Others attendance AMA observers Joe Norcross FF Dick Sonheim RC meeting very positive tenta tive dates selected August 7-141977 agreed Nats project would need endorsed Air Force Association AMA would work through AFA arrangements Letters between parties currently being exchanged paperwork clears favorably 1977 Nats will formally approved press time expected such approval might forthcoming end 1976 ficial announcement might made Janu ary 1 As currently developed Control Line events RC Pylon Pattern events Scale events except Indoor would held March Air Force Base Nearby within two three miles Outdoor Free Flight events would held Several FF site choices possible press time best pro viding mile square area further space beyond retrieving prevailing wind direction RC Soaring expected site between five ten miles away minimize RC interference problems Riverside area Being considered Indoor excel lent low ceiling site Riverside higher ceiling site Norton Air Force Base about 20 miles away time appears previously used California Indoor site Santa Ana will available possibility however being further explored Both motel college dormitory lodging close together Riverside about eight miles 10 minutes via interstate freeway March Air Force Base motels near other college dorms dorms can accommodate least thou sand contestants officials Tentative ar rangements use dorms made during November meetings Riverside Also initiated help Riverside Radio Control Club headed President Denny Hackthorne group has offered serve general support capacity trou ble-shooting task force group handle logis tics problems connection Nats Primarily composed sport fliers club has enthusiastically volunteered help make possible others enjoy competition Meanwhile through Betty Streams efforts recruitment key competition officials proceeding rapidly goal having people named time Nats plan ning conference late January will meeting details event scheduling budgets other factors will de veloped Thus jelling rapidly 1977 Nats California goes well current ef forts indicate next Nats should hap py interests minimum separa tion categories old tradition togetherness will enhanced prelimi nary planning date promises great event California after ten years since last West Coast efforts aimed toward making bigger better 1967 events though Navy support made great no longer available Instead have new com bination may prove superior AMA Air Force Association Air Force Its looking goodl WORLD CHAMPS FOR US IN 1977 press time good possibility US might approved loca tion 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships development came very quick ly following news mid-November Austria withdrawn its previous offer host event 77 due site problems As result discussions between AMA NSRCA officers top RC aero batic fliers International RC Tourna ment Las Vegas November desirabil ity USvia AMAmaking offer host event noted AMA President Johnny Clemens Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt Executive Director lohn Worth got together considered problem Worth noted prepara tions gone possibility 1977 Nationals Springfield OH could transferred World Champs type opera tion also noted problems peculiar Nats mainly due size would involved since single World Cham pionship event would much simpler affair Further exploration indicated breakeven financial operation should possible also developed July 4th weekend time period would helpfulfar enough away Nats dates mid-August avoid serious interference problems yet late enough season good weather holiday weekend would also enable AMA people participate would make air conditioned dormitory accommodations available nearby Wittenberg University would take advantage relatively quiet per iod full-scale aircraft activity Spring field Airport Following general agreement above would check out true offer should submitted annual FAI meet ing Paris agreed pursue details last half November AMA HQ dis cussed details Springfield officials got approval airfield college dorm use worked out cost factors entry fees transportation officials net result go situationno serious financial logistic other problems An offer drawn up presenta tion FAI meeting follows 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield Ohio USA 29 June ly location 600 miles west New York City near Dayton Wright Brothers lived near world-famous Air Force Museum Springfield medium size city beautiful farmland setting Competition Site Springfield Airport owned city used private busi ness aircraft also military command air defense aircraft main runway 150 feet wide 11000 feet long intersected two other runways very modern airport airline activity military activ ity minimal site Free Flight RC Soaring events 1976 Na tional Championships superior site 1971 RC World Championships Doyles town Accommodations Wittenberg University located 8 miles north airport room air conditioned two single beds also two closets desks typical American college arrangement Both men women may accommodated An excellent cafeteria available breakfast dinner meals lunch will provided airfield Entry Fee $9000 per person same competitors supporters based two continued page 61 58 Model Aviation Dick Sherman Tewksbury Mass District Scale Contest Board member presented AMAs Distinguished Service Award efforts preserving model aviation history Dick operates Model Museum home worked AMA HO during 1975 cataloging historical material ** AAIfIFRId~ ** IJ L/IAAA President * ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS S JOHNNYCLErEN P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 VERY SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR sincere wish members Academy model Aero nautics loved ones have VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FANTASTIC1977 AND AS INSPIRAT ION OF ARE SEASON St might help remember thai behind us accomplishments ahead us dreams TERRIFIC 1977 START FOR AMA License renewals flooding AMA Headquarters greatest rate organizations history period economic recession Vith start like can keen heads screwed straight selfishnesses check could easily greatest year AMAs history Im eager TART THE YEAR CAREFULLY t wise keep mind years aeromodeling research have proven TREES ARE MAGNETIC Trees seem especially magnetic birds squirrels kites ALL TYPES OF YODEL AIRCRAFT Tt has also proven trees often cannibalistic nature devouring model planes almost completely espec ially enjoying chewing balsawood bones model plane almost complete destruction Further warning climb tree effort rescue plane forest creatures because have known Peat bruise scratch fling ground brave souls would try cheat tree its intended meal should fall victim modelplaneeating trees can get seal1 degree revenge will just patient wait until tree cut down chain saws eat trees cut planks strips can build new model plane start cycle over again much wiser ATTENTION OELER YACAZINE just ran across October 1963 copy RC Modeler magazine whopping 40 pages Looking current copy -of same magazine am impressed its 196 pages pat back certainly due Don Dewey Pat Crews ROM Staff growing along hobby helping hobby grow owe ALL hoboy publications salute contribution thing Someone recently described modeling publications g ing us information things cant afford Aint truth IN RECENT rVpENT OF DEEP THOUGHT occured have average about 14 hours day can successful something hAVINO BREAKFAST WITH JOHN MALONEY iDRiD ENGINES Toledos plush hotels during 1976 BEAK SIONALS RC CONFERENCE waited age get order taken John looked said Before can get served McDonalds will open PROORESS REPORT ON HOUSTON FLYINO SITE two previous columns have given reports search proposed dev elopment 660 acre model airport middle 5500 acre recreational area HARRIS COUNTY COMMISIONERS houston Texas area am offering reports hopes such pursuit flying sites can repeated modelers other parts country honor soeak before Harris County Commisioners Court behalf model airplane interests Other speakers spoke behalf other recreational interests involved also speak ers representing opposed development matter finally came vote Harris County Coin misioners voted see project through project will start ed private funds against can generated County Federal funds Newt step County Commisioners decision will passed US Army Corns Engineers final Ecological Evaluation Countys Plans Line property Upon acceptance Countys Proposal part Corps Engineers after ecology study probably two six months lease will signed between Corps Engineers Harris County construction facility can begin interesting note since 5500 acre proposed recreational site flood control basin bulk materials brought area such lumber concrete steel forth must balanced having like amount bulk earth removed completely basin area original purpose area flood control basin changed its ability hold originally planned volume flood waters amount will part lease agreement Since floodcontrol areas natural question often will area flooded par ticulmr area has existance 21 years far has never suffered flood pretty good gamble considered flood control lands really lend themselves very uses SOT THEY CAN CERTAINLY BE IDEAL FOR AEROMODELINO areas exist far places might imagine Some clubs already pursuing Idea Id like suggest group might likewise Uont just sit gripe wait for someone bring flying site might just waiting YOU make possible DIOJA EVER NOTICE too people anxious give advice really need help! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Bell goes last official flight guess youd call HAIL MARY flight! JOHN WORTh OUR AMA EXEC DIRECTOR SAYS True Democracy depends upon time available argument WHILE SPEAKINO OF JOHN AJORTH After attending FRI meeting Paris taking cab Frankfurt Cermany Municipal Airport RheinMain Military Airport return military transport US stopped gate US MPs ID young VIP saw Johns ID JOHN WORTP VASHINOTON DC leaned cab window February 1977 59 Above AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS ad dressing Harris County Houston Commission ers Court behalf proposed 660-acre model airport planned built middle new 5500 acre public recreation area Right Harris County Houston Commissioner BOB ECKELS thanks Clemens attending hearing said guys Washington aught something about letting us wear hair way want te dont know Jnhn nov ever attended NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK old timers AMA ranks thought would very approp riate celebrated NATIONAL AMNESIA WEEK together cant find anyone can remember TF SUNSPOTS BOTHER US P Scientists predicting during next several years will peak 11 year cycle sunspot displays peak should 1580 interference lineofsight radio broadcast becoming increasingly evident time approached bounce effect radio signals off iono sphere will problem Iono sphere layer ions surrounding earth about SO 1600 miles up Sunspots nuclear e4losions face sun sending out clouds radiation add fortify ionosphere layer sunspots reflection radio signals Strange broadcast reflections spoil tranamition reception upclose broadcast several miles longer distance cross country broadcast means CBers want talk across town will probably have lots troubles am predicting phenomenon will have much less effect model radio con trol devices CB equipment use reasoning prediction because must operate radio dev ices upclose because need see plane car boat times Since triangle formed bounced signal off ionosphere closeup models will cause much less doubleimage triangle will shallower narrower effect will much less Hopefully effect will severe enough bother us CBers well Good Luck folks During sunspot period will lot freak broadcast happen ings recall strange affairs during last sunspot peak eight nine years ago P11 sudden Dallas Police Cars being sent wild goose chases often nonexistant addressesThe result chaosfinaly found Dallas Police Cars being sent missions dispatchers manning police radio station Newark NJ same frequency signal bouncing off iono sphere 1500 miles Dallas antenna Maybe wed better eat MOTHER NATUREs butter after MORE ON CRers TINCS YET! An AMA member wrote way Porto Rico call attention two articles newspapers tell ing C Bars having argued other over use air endtng up fatal shootings down fort Worth Since has still another fatal shooting among CRers BUT ADMIRE C8er found better way Instead shooting other guy simply emptied pistol guys radio! TROUBLE PT HOME P ows having problems wife over model airplanes mber two ways handle irate womanand both wrong! LEST YOU WASTE YOUR TIME fair tell movie TRUE GRIT docu mentary about sandpaper CLUB OfFICERS WILL APPRECIATE TI-lIS ! Some people lend little selves would no help picking out colors traffic light PRETTY ABlA STORY OF ROMANCE couple favorite AMA folks very British JI NEWMAN tail slim goodlookin wife CATHY Jim skilled artist designer frank Carchar Midwest Products Hobart Indiana Jim also really nice guys around Dining group including Newaans Toledo lucked out mad Cathy dinner partner learned Jim Cathy pushed romance AMA seems Jims AMA Monthly Mailing delivered error Cathy very kindly delivered personally Jim found other attract ive love em both too event ually married about THAT will have agree AMAs services very unusual JIM NEWMAN TELLS ME ys bits philosophy scatter thru Presidents Corner says frequently clips out posts bulletin board work Jim sends bits philosophy nice stories has collected look behind covers think join AMA can shore things other good folks TOY AIRPLANES 7 SuRE YODEL AIROLANES ARE TOYS JUST LIKE GOLF CELBA WATER SKIS TENNIS RACOLETS SPEED BOATS TA SETS FRISBEES fISHING TACKLE BICYCLES TAPE DECKS rPTeRMIKES SAILBOATS RECORD PLAYERS GUITARS DISNEYLAND AND ALL THE OTHER TOYS THE PeACE AmA AND ITS lAGERS very embarrassed photo looking asleep worse microphone appeared along Presidents Corner last months ian 77 issue odel Aviation Tag photo Sn no way choosing think photos AMA activit ies its leadership should reflect intelligence purpose am con stantly aware look outsider thumbing thru publications BALSAWOOD PRORLES S YOUR FINDERS getting word Equador balsawood comes big problems Strikes seem basic trouble biggest oldest importer balsa International balsa being deep trouble course result trouble anywhere always raise price Balsa has already highest inflation prices of materials Crit teeth Modelings still fUN ONE HOBBY DEALER TO ANOTHER HOBBY OEALER— BUSINESS IS WHAT YOL DONT HAVE ANY YOU GO OUT NICE HUMAN INTEREST STORY August 28th tragedy form fire struck home Chicago AMPers 117000 loss cluded complete wipeout modeling gear ED SOMMER AMA81440 Chicago area enthusias tic modeler like Ed has built models 62 years across board thru free flight control line last 2 years radio fire cruel blow tragic story has nice ending Ed Sommer Las Vegas attending beautiful banquet held Con vention Center CircusCircus Hotel Spa Casino climaxing part R/C TOURNSMENT CHAMP IONS door prize banquet furnished thru cooperation Walt Schroder Bill Bennett Phil Kraft 7 channel Kraft Radio Con trol Outfit SANTA GUESS WHO WON IT Yar dead right ED SOMMER just old B/C stuff wip ed out fire pretty good world after Ed can now go back being active Palos Park R/C CluD look forward retiring next August uSSteel South Chicago hell have still time modeling CONTINUED GDOO tuCK ED TAT TOURNADENT CHOvOIDDi Z2 salute oust given spon sors participants fnr having really great gathering inter natinnal meet Las Vegas WALT looks good health again SCHROOER MODEL AIRPLANE NEwS MAGAZINE handsome BILL BENNETT CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO have Drought new dimension excitment champ Sonship level competition worlds best radio control precision flyers competing headtohead enough cash awards assure have used bit skill posess decide vho truly world Champ sizeable cash awards 0t meet has much argument whether cash should given earn modeling competition dividual can have own opinion indisputable Sobroder Bennett Tournament Champions HAS opened up newi dimension estab lishing modeling level wSth other professional sports like golf sod ten nis Ta just quito salute guys puting beliefs actions congratulations winners Sagas especially three handsome young 123 winners PHETTNER Austria MATE Liobtenstein MILLER oSA Beautiful guys AMA NIZATIPN Pf fINE PEOPLE wELD TOGETHER 11TH YODEL AIRPLANE CEMENT CALIFORNIA NATIONALS FOR 1577 ground work has bean done between four great organizations set up California NATS 1977 organizations US Air force March ATE Cal Air force Association Riverside Cal Riverside Cal Chamber Commerce Academy Yodel Aeronautics agreements moment still verbal simply awaiting malities exchange letters signatures AND LET ME TILt YOU been long time since have seen such display POSITIANESS part everyone involved THIS PNE JUST CANT MISS August 7 thru 14th MARCH AIR FORCE BASE RIVERSIDE CALIFIRNIA need now few signatures helluva lotta work YOU ! advance party has already spot ted couple excellent restaurants! JOHN WORTH JUST CALLED tell bean reelected AMA President EARL WITT just phoned congratulations THANKS MEl PRAYER FOB THE MONTH LORD Youve given mind mouth se help keep two intelligently connected *****wx* now odel Aviation World Champs cant page 58 persons per room entry fee provides lodg ing meals six days including usual banquet special entry fee $2500 available anyone does wish uni versity lodging mealsthis fee provides appropriate credentials airfield access World Championships souvenirs ficial program book also ticket banquet Schedule Wed 29 June arrival registration college informal practice airport Judges training Thur 30 June Opening ceremonies scheduled practice flying airport Team Managers meeting Fri 1 July Competition Flying Sat 2 july Competition Flying Sun 3 July Competition Flying Mon 4 July-End competition Banquet Tue 5 July Departure Preliminary Entry Intent Enter form must received address above 1 March Official Entry Form must received entry fees address above 15 May Special Transportation Assistance Details commercial airline car rental rail motorbus schedules will provided re quests same Aeromodelers meeting teams officials will arranged pro vide assistance international airports connect continuing transportation Ohio next issue magazine will report whether US offer accepted further details meantime intriguing possibility being considered 1977 RC Team Selection Finals planned late June proceeds pre viously intended could have situation team picked weekend fly World Championships next weekend remains seen depending upon determination Finals details should known soon WORLD CHAMPS FOR FF & RC SOARING About same time mid-November news came through Austrias withdrawal concerning 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships good news received AMA regarding 1977 events Free Flight also RC Soaring agenda December FAI meeting held Paris contained firm information follows a Denmark has offered host FF event July b South Africa has reaffirmed its previous offer host RC Soaring event April added note political unrest part world would inter fering factor Meanwhile expected cur rent controversy regarding possible new three-year cycle World Championships would affect above events will known shortly AMA delegates return annual FAI meet ing report meeting results will provided next months Mode/Aviation FAI STAMPS $1 OR $5 Some confusion has noted result new information 1977 AMA member ship applications previously option buy buy $1 FAI stamp now choice $1 $5 stamps $5 stamp fee authorized AMA Executive Council its February 1976 meeting become effective 1977 re sulted concern FAI team selection activities becoming increasingly expen sive benefitted should help pay larger share cost cost noted primarily due major escalation AMAs franchise fee amount required AMA participate FAI activites amount has based fee per adult AMA member 15 c 1975 went 25c 1976 will SOc 1977 1978 increase dollars paid AMA went about $7000 1975 about $12000 1976 expected $25000 1977 78 As result situation AMA Ex ecutive Council studied situation de cided AMA members involved FAI activities should made aware new cost factors helping share payment An excerpt February Council minutes explains Further discussion produced motion McNeill seconded Byrne increase price FAI stamps $5 Open members participating team selection programs ginning 1977 price remain $1 Juniors Seniors Open members classed FAI Team Boosters participating programs purpose motion noted means having stand benefit AMAs funding FAI team support accept greater share increasing costs motion approved unanimously Unfortunately minutes Febru ary meeting did get published usual AMA publication Only general report got published did include refer ence FAI stamp action So first members knew new stamp fee reading brief descip tion 1977 membership application also known Bill Dues sent member ship renewal purposes THE AMAFAI EFFORT three major aspects FAI costs NAA/FAI annual fee another allocation HQ overhead approximately 10% salaries rent postage telephones sup plies etc another travel teams representatives FAI events highest cost always has probably will con tinue HQ overhead amout HQ effort involved generally appreci ated Most has team programs travel perhaps should considered part factors Otherwise amount involving teams meetings would appear smallest part AMA/FAI effort Actually amount spent actual tra vel comparatively small means overall FAI effort involves considerably simply picking sending teams overseas major part effort involves monitoring certifying verifying recording accounting representing otherwise being responsible administering highly intri cate details FAI activities aside travel arrangements means keeping elaborate records ing involved much liaison between NAA FAI special interest groups FAI committees within AMA FAI adds up lot time l-IQ people logical question therefore whether very large expensive effort can reduced answer depends upon much respon sibility paperwork handling large sums money AMA willing dele gate volunteers rather employees accountable dangers involved maintaining tight control over funds dangers involving loose accounting possibilities fraud waste loss protection regarding AMA members money other hand avoid such dangers costs lot money now service FAI team selection com mittees didnt exist couple years ago considerable amount typing postage photocopying telephoning accounting involved effort will expand addi tional team selection committees estab lished help special interest organ izations Furthermore have handling travel arrangements teams especially year substitute commer cial military travel have also expanded HQ workload connection FAI meetingsmany people now communications pipe line regarding FAI proposals US voting sub committee representatives etc have also found work monitoring volunteer program administratorsits quicker easier ourselves has also lot special effort needed educate special interest organizations about team selection programsthe democratic programs become delegation details volunteers complex costly HQ effort connection pro grams short lot cheaper AMA HQ made decisions reasons therefore HQ FAI effort has grown steadily demand ing financial accounting effort alone funds now compared few years ago expensive proposition well other FA efforts requires high level talentthe use clerks adequate Thus requiring lot time higher paid people New FAI activities have also added workload now involved RC Soar ing CL Combat RC Helicoptersall rel atively new FAI scene first Soar ing Team Selection Program operated year currently developing help MACA combat program increased HQ effort however really matter spending money ex cept phone calls postage matter time devoted FAI HQ per sonnel Thus increased cost factor effort somewhat artificial escala tion HQ factor FAI costs quite real definition true dollar value somewhat uncertain aside fact HQ FAI effort great has steadily increasing Involved important ingredi ent has always assumed February 1977 61 members interested FAI actually participate Olympic fac torthe spirit support behind teams represent US whether athletics other forms competition shown fact although total 672 participants recent team programs sold several thousand FAI stamps year hundreds FAI patches also see much space model press devoted World Championship reports So know people interested FAI actually take part ROCKEFELLER CENTER SHOW GETS NATIONAL PUBLICITY second annual Model Aviation Day show held famed Rockefeller Cen ter New York City October 16 major effort combination New York New Jersey modelers got lots attention New Yorkers visitors great tourist center John Byrne AMA VP area described event column last month show also got Associated Press national news service network result publicity across country words pictures news clipping service AMA subscribes such events showed eventgot following newspapers Arkansas Gazette Little Rock AR Reno Gazette Reno NV Evening Chronicle Allentown PA Evening Times Trenton NJ Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Owensboro KY Beaumont Enterprise Beaumont TX Herald Dispatch Huntington WV photo event also got NBC-TVs national Saturday Night show AMA-H IA AIR SHOW TEAM PROGRAM UNDER WAY AMA-HIA Air Show Team Program local flight demonstration teams through out US will begin 1977 season seven teams organized qualified ready action Included far 1977 Alpha Squadron formerly Pennsylvania AMA Show Team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Michigan DC/RC Show Team DC Maryland & Virginia MARKS Air Show Team Eastern shore Delaware Maryland & Virginia Team Aerodrome Show Squadron Texas Screaming Eagle Barn stormers Indiana WORKS Show Team Ohio Chartered AMA supported AMA HIA hobby industry teams will introduce thousands sport aeromodeling during coming year Teams rated according number shows performed during preceding year re ceive items uniform other support ac cording rating hoped additional teams will soon formed join already sanctioned information AST Program contact AMA HQ SUPER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RESPONSE Over 20000 AMA members signed up 1977 before Thanksgiving actual total 21762 November 19 half times greater total shown same time year ago high est total period past five years other words almost 7000 members signed up new year signed up same time year ago Furthermore almost three out four signed up magazine option about 7% year before During membership renewal process going smoothest years less lag time typically less week between dues re ceipt license mailing improvement basically due new system renewal pro cessing new computer service com pany giving very rapid turnaround service eliminating much handwork previously required FCC LICENSES GAINING FOR RC end April reported total number Class C RC licenses sued FCC 62362 recent check shows total end October 80863 gain 18501 indicates has significant increase number licenses issued RC pur poses although total still drop bucket compared CB license total RC total will probably never anywhere near total CB Thats natural What important however should continuing increase number RC licensesthis will give evidence activity strong growing fore deserving help FCC two areas help needed transfer modelers use club li cense use own individual licenses other licensing have yet applied should latter since amount RC equipment sold far exceeds can attributed li censed RCers During past summers FCC campaign RCers indicated willingness donate money necessary effort protect expand RC frequencies As turned out such donations have necessary AMA dues have provided means fi nance efforts FCC donation sorts can made toward same end Instead sending money AMA should nated FCC form individual license fees idea indi vidual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected Does mean club license should abandoned No club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period indivdual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual license limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs COURT TEST OF MODEL INSURANCE court test case scheduled press time determine whether homeowner-type liability insurance coverage will apply model aircraft accidents has con fusion question several years various interpretations applied pro con result court case expected clear up confusion significant effect future accident claims confusion described Feb ruary 1976 issue Model viation magazine page 44 Briefly situation has some insurance companies have considered model aircraft toys therefore have covered claims others have regarded models same full-scale aircraft re fused claims under aircraft exclusion clause policies typical homeowners policy says coverage does apply ownership maintenance use aircraft om panies have refused coverage because clause have indicated legal definition aircraft contri vance used designed flight air type denial has apparently become increasingly common dollar value claims has risen also has com monly applied personal injury claims have involvedwith greater potential expensive settlementas compared simp ler property damage claims key factor personal injury claims can long drawn out legal affairs years uncer tainty whereas property damage claims easily determined limited dollar value Thus model flying close proxim ity spectator crowds has become typ ical such involved RC flying trend toward personal injury claims has creased compared old days fly ing away concentrations people current court case intended settle question whether model airplane legally considered equivalent full-scale aircraft case involves AMA members homeowners insurance company denying coverage under aircraft clause its policy company wins AMA liability protection will come effect pay accident claims Meanwhile company providing liability protection AMA members claiming homeown ers coverage should apply because models aircraft current legal terminology no clearcut definitions model aircraft official documents AMA FAI FAA uncertainty court case will come out Either way however results expected far reaching homeowner insurance com pany wins AMAs coverage will effec tively become primary happens cost can expected go up considerably situation similar being seen medical malpractice insurance casespremi ums going sky high AMA company wins homeown ers rates can expected increased coverage applying model aircraft else such coverage will excluded altogether case can expect pay lia bility protection whether through AMA homeowners coverage Whatever end result AMA liability coverage now will continue sure protection involved 62 Model Aviation homeowner coverage applies model aircraft accidents dollar limit usually far less typically 10 25 thousand dollars compared million dollars AMA pro tection 1/2 million outside US Cana da days dollar limit impor tant especially personal injury situations courts have become increasingly generous awarding damages anything less $100000 coverage may adequate TRESPASSING WITH MODELS AMA has noted problems overflying trespassing property adjoining fly ing sites past memorandum subject AMA general counsel Jeremiah Courtney available HQ request Additional light has shed subject trespass article October 1976 Parachutist magazine Despite usual accuracy staying confines flying sites landing field just about modeler has time another flown over landed neighboring property occurs word trespass may brought up out raged landowner So what trespass Websters New World Dictionary says go anothers land property permission right trespass law di vides trespass two types criminal civil Criminal trespass usually requires advance notice person charged trespassing forbidden either person conspicuous signs around property misdemeanor usually punishable fine exact requirements penalties differ state state Criminal trespass must intentional act However participating extra-hazard ous activity such skydiving likely applicable aeromodeling has held supply implied intent trespass Further Appellate Courts have said intent actually trespass need present individual intended act inad vertently led trespass civil suit damages arising tres pass can brought owner property anyone legally possession property such lessee tenant Prop erty purposes article includes real estate buildings crops also personal property such vehicles aircraft owner possessor such prop erty can seek recover damages caused either directly indirectly such trespass other side coin property owner possessor cannot legally arrest himself nor can seize property air plane hold until pay alleged damages An arrest misdemeanor can made law enforcement officer seizure property can done appropriate court order private cit izen attempts either can expose himself liability legal axioms theories arent much help however modeler facing farmer shotgun Informing farmer ones legal rights likely enrage him further landowner have just paid unexpected visit threatening wants get physical insist police ing called Its possible may wind up being charged misdemeanor tres pass thats lot better getting fight farmer being charged assault battery As additional ad vantage police report will contain de scription just what actually damaged will help hold late claim money down amount approximates truth far away best way deal trespass accusations claims establish ing good relations surrounding landown ers clubs have used various meansin viting neighbors club picnics like insure cooperation neighboring land owners friendly relationship flying site neighbors prevents problems land farmers field try minimize damage Dont walk across crop rows try extricate plane minimum damage Close gates dont damage fences way out can stop house apologize incident rather letting him hear about some other source heavens sake dont cut down tree get plane Out Lastly its often worthwhile establish good relations local law enforcement tonnecticut e C Massachusetts Hantpshire e stand Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasociate VicePeetidanta Arthor Boerent 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Poretand MC 04106 charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Gronon MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 writing already time say SEASONS GREETINGS Hope have Merry also Happy Still lots good press coming newspapers over New England latest release Lawrence MA paper photos North Shore Model Aircraft Association U-Control group fly Essex Aggie College Sunday PMs nice visit Sudbury Model Club Sudbury Aircraft Modelers Sudbury MA Bernie Wilson group doing lot Juniors am happy report ** * ** * * * might good time show credit have mailing list Flying Goombahs MAC Flypaper Bob Manning Gary DeVincentis PAMPAs Stunt News Wynn Paul Sudbury Model Club Newsletter NSRCA K-Factor Betty Stream John Targos USPJA Points again Betty Stream Berk shire Buzzard George Parker NFFS agencies advance someone calls complain responding sheriffs deputy police officer will least neu tral rather anti-modeler summarize try heed following recommendations 1 Dont talk law irate landowner apologetic super cool 2 Dont make damage worse way out 3 continues threatening gets vio lent wont let remove plane sist calling police 4 Make friends neighbors ad vance will call club complaint rather sheriff should kept mind law field extremely complex article intended complete treatment subject legal advice particular situation Further individual states may vary considerably positions taken strongly suggested local clubs contact own lawyers advice local law specific problems questions preceding adapted edited AMA staff member Hobie Steele article Parachutist Stephen T Carmick Attorney Law Digest Bob Meuser RC Prop Busters Newsletter Henry Struck Sky Streakers RC Club Dave S killings Northern Connecticut RC Club News Bernice Williams Cape Ann RC Model Club Newslet ter Herb Koven Pine Tree Aero modelers News George McArthur Portland Propsnappers Inc Newsletter Art Everett SAM 7 George Armstead Sailplane Carl Maroney SAM 7 Yankee Flyer Carmen Botticello Charles River Flight Log Fritz Bien Glastonbury Modelers News think also George Armstead Warbird Flypaper Jim Mynes Model Aviation Canada John McNicol 495th Newsletter Bob Forgione Birds Eye Views John Targos Pattys Pinkie Patty Sak MACA Newsletter Ben Sasnett Patty Sak WINGS Newsletter Lila Stamm course Bee Line CARDS Lansing Michigan old friend Les Hard anyone has left out just current pile Sorry * ** * ** * ** must say again proud am neighbor Fred Hall has written good book Indoor Scale Model Flying wellwritten fresh standpoint Fred started field-hobby-sport about fouryears ago has lot early thoughts necessary considerations new builder will need guidance covers whole spectrum construction props trim selection materials tools must newcomer rubber-powered model plane sport lives 29 Sunrise Ter race Westville NH 03892 Book costs $425 postage Red Cross Blood Program affiliation short-lived Northeast Regional Red Cross Blood Program largest blood proFebruary 1977 63 gram world also costly per-unit blood collection efforts productive enough donor stand point asked resignation Now Im looking again job little no political undercurrents long hours dedication really appreci ated Anyone out know job model airplane field always unem ployment food stamps sounds little ominous near miss reality Bird Man merely exchanged flying sites Next step planning efforts successful will consist helping New York Port Authority rid JFK International Airport wee beasties actual ly can pose threat full-scale aircraft consequently life limb upon occasion S-a-a-a-yl wonder property va cated gulls using new flying site M-m-m-m-m! BOOB-TUBE BALLYHOO time AMA presidential elec tion should over am forced guess incumbent re-elected must ap preciate desire continue lead us ward same token am sure Earl Witt fought good clean campaign battle can hope good show ing truly democratic organization Earl best friends interest AMA genuine sin cere well unselfish didnt make time hope hell run again two years SooooCongratulations Johnny please try again Earl New Jessey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Asiociete Vie Presidents Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 Danid Pifield 11 Lace Lana Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Erersen Ave Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EIJRoPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Winde nerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time model aviation should stand counted boon community rather demon cast out undesirable facet society can best es tablish worthiness participating public service program avail able us An interesting example occurred area recently City New York sought assistance local modeler scattering hordes sea-gulls mak ing nuisance themselves certain area municipally-owned property According modeler-informant approach area dispersal like scene Hitchcock flick Birds what clouds feathery creatures surrounding car protest its invasion what thus far exclusive domain Un daunted friend accompa nying city officials girded come-what-may prepared unknown guessed it! As soon un-muffled 60 went action did birds friend did fast pattern went OOS subsequently returned site day As intended harm done no creatureincluding friendly Pied-Pip er-in-Reverse credit concerned After two successful Model Aviation Days Rockefeller Center felt prepared take PR Goliath studio TV ie actual indoor flight operations RC Helicopter remotely-controlled ground-handling 60-powered Pattern ship within limited confines tele vision studio would use machines foot-in-the-door get whole model air plane story across its aspects ie Control Line Outdoor Indoor Free Flight WORKS planned weeks producer kiddie-show things establish beachhead sured wide variety models would permissible also highly desirable Accordingly boxed transported Free Flight original studio via railroad sub way bus taxicab friend ven erable Indoor expert Frank Haynes answered urgent appeal assistance bringing same site condenser-paper-covered door Duration job dandy Peanut-Scale creation Unfortunately however time did permit demonstrations nor discus sions beyond involving Helicopter Pattern performances Though proved disappointing frustrating experience did garner degree expo sure once again demonstrated safety reliability least two types model aircraft Horace Hagen repeated brilliant Rockefeller Center helicopter flying style did Joe Friend taxi demonstration Both Joe Horace members Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club Like Frank Haynes two gentlemen credit modelers responding enthusias tically unselfishly appeal whenever need help soundedsome times upon woefully short notice case Frank Haynes Lets hear fine gentlemen! Frank lament lack opportunity have shown juvenile viewers show di rected forms model aircraft available standpoint cost ease construction flight sophisticated RC craft must realized TV people concerned primarily ENTERTAINMENT se condarily EDUCATION thus truly understanding problems anythingbut unappreciative time ever brief found possible allot us name show Wonderama can viewed Metromedia television stations following cities upon dates respectively indicated New YorkNovember 28 Washington DC-December 5 Los Angeles-December 12 Minneapolis-i anu ary 2 Cincinnati-January 9 Kansas CityJanuary 16 Hope reaches least some time catch show BIG BASH A-BREWING mean Central New York Model Aircraft Association planning big Syracuse Saturday February 12 1977 Featured auspicious occa sion will day-long symposium devoted RC subjects involving such notables John Worth Ed Izzo Adam Sattler Bill Zaunter Bob Noll et al symposium will run 10 am 5 pm date will followed dinner beginning 7 pm Syracuse Hilton Inn highlight evening will honor induc tion Harold deBolt Academy Model Aeronautics Hall Fame formed dinner will follow Roast Harold deBolt format some top names model aviation participating roast Tickets symposium will $300 adults $100 anyone under 15 can purchased advance door Tickets wish attend dinner will $800 per person including tax gratuities must purchased advance no later February 51977 can accomplished sending check money order self-addressed envelope CNYMAA 2104 West Genessee Street Syracuse NY 13219 Information room reservations Syracuse Hilton Inn can al obtained sending self-addressed stamped envelope above address hope present date shall look forward seeing goes saying CNYMAA represents huge plus factor District 2 behooves us give organization complete active support Please join cause GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm rylvaria Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arns tircle tenternille OH 45440 Associate Vee-Presedents Francis Fluharny 904 21st Sn Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannetli Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidomoki 1703 Grant Bind Cleneland OH 44130 No District III report month Delaware tict Celambia iand h Carolisa inia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding DisC IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Streef Lanhare MD 20601 Associate Viee-Pruldents t3sarles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tynola Rd K3arlotneNC 26210 Aobern Karlsson 2643 Marsh Rd Wilmington DE 19610 Ronald Sonderagger 14613 Wood Home Rd Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr. Payectenille NC 26301 No District IV report month 64 Model Aviation Alabama ida C Georgia issippi S Pseris Rno VSouth Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Gist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Aaaociar Vlee-Pr,deses Richard 6 Jackson 107 Whine Blvd Summervitle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill KIte 550 West Stone Dr Kingaporn TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cr Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez B-b 5th Se Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whieley 1605 Woodland Sr SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 get magazine will Christmastime New Years Looking back over 1976 want officially thank half of unpaid District servants contributed time help enjoy sport First thank Jim Whitley Luis Rodriguez Julie Woods Tom McLaughlin Richard Jackson Bill Kite good friend Chris joiner accept ing roll Associate VP home state Thanks Bonnie Jenkins Dick Hall Dave Hemstraught Jim Perdue Rhett Miller Sr Lee Webster Contest Board Coordinator responsibilities deep appre ciation Dr John Martin Tom McLaughlin again Indoor Out door FF Committee jobs standing up us thanks ALL IMPORTANT Newsletter Editors District 5 served clubs faithfully well Thanks active Contest Directors JUDGES worked District 1976 Have ever tried being judge thankless lousiest job thanks also wives helped husbands folding writing mailing newsletters everyone helped contests club meetings fields make wonderful hobby possible Ive got somebody want say goodby Editor important statewide Flor ida Modelers Assoc Newsletter long time friend Jim Kloth shown Jim died other day way home Pensacola Contest put Tom McLaugh lin Jack Bolton bad health long time dying wish bring World Championship Flyoffs Pensacola some day Goodby Jim may flights angels riding favorable thermals carry Heaven above know will graciously accepted Merry Christmas Happy New Year everyone District elsewhere DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet splendid group funoriented people Tennessee Tn-Cities area Kingsport Bristol Johnson City Tn-Cities Aeromodelers starters want show little lady sent information photos Meet Mrs Murrell Roberts wife Cording pretty girl sent everything make article pos sible Begun years ago reed transmit ters cow pasture club today boasts 64-plus members still growing Most RC some FFers far away NC belong Currently organization has aban doned /4 mile dragstrip insured posted Mr thsr avrl,ciup ,ca Two club groups shown Top L-R stand ing Gene Adkins Tom Dennison Jim Morelock Lyle Sams kneeling Brant Lording Ray Bingham Bob Cording Bottom L-R stand ing Bill Ramey Roy Stephens Bill Kite Kneeling Sid Norris David Norris Dennis Sams Bill Kite know AMA Associate VP Tennessee No less FIVE father son teams favor club always healthy sign fathers bring kids out flying field teach fly such team shown above Sid David Norris Bob Cording has created nationally known Supercoups II plans available through magazine Bob Lyle Sams spend much time teaching others club fly Lyle owns local hobby shoD Shown above Bob Cording Steve Parker Roy Stephens club photographer month Roy includes picture newsletter sent out members photos have ended up top hobby magazines shown nationwide pictures top-quality February 1977 65 Shown above Harold I3ostie right new member learning fly Lyle Sams left standing case smash nis snap aoove 01 LlAl s-ltcn tauncning RC Glider recent Tullahoma TN meet such sent out Roy Stephens last newsletter go-around Gary Paar shown has active member years heard Gary sick other dayand hope gets well soon Gary sold complete set Don Dewey RC Model magazines last year eventually will donate AMA archives Bill Kite has done nice job represent ing AMA year Tennessee plea sure report well-run club have NO MORE complete sets Clubof-the-Months feature folks want see YOUR club hereget busy. Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dist VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate ViPresdentu Rogen Geens 729 N 22nd St. Onincy IL 62301 Robent Gill 216 Stately La,e Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiena On. Apt C Pt Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Conninthia Ct. Elk Goue Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Mayick Dr. Leninyton KY 40504 Robent E Stagnen 1828 Seitert Ot. Poplar Blull MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andesov IN 46011 will another short column very little news has arrived Clubs busy elections membership renewals end-ofthe-year parties model show Expo sponsored Association Greater Chicago RC Clubs held weekend October 30 31 turned out exceptionally well nearly six thousand visitors Cold rain shortened Sat urday air show Sunday sunny too cool Spectators treated fine show sailplanes RC models types great variety scale racing boats operating race cars would have liked display models ones were excellent examples craftsmanship show great success Last month urged consider programs club meetings look around can find sources pro gram material have competition fliers club ask show models explain tricks model trimming model construction engine tuning set up good flying reliable airplane isnt neces sary stick RC modelers Con trol Line Free Flight fliers can explain such things engine modifications fuel additives Get some old-time modelers to-bring some rudder-only airplanes ground-based transmitters present RC fliers have never seen things Engine collectors could bring few choice engines tell about special features also manufacturers give excellent talks about pro ducts hut about things such trimming fly ing designing finishing etc Another source interest would flying combat veterans acrobatic fliers acrobatic fliers such things rolling turns outside spins inverted reverse half Cuban eight half outside snap roll hammerhead turn family-nine turnaround other maneuvers have never heard about might fun model Spread thinking around things interest aviation world second Aero Challenge Muscular Dystrophy great success Con trol Line contest organized Bill Allen DeKaib IL Volunteers competitors act event directors officials 91 contestants came 12 states England some Kansas Texas Ohio Michigan Combat judge Tom Zon flew Cali fornia profits went Muscular Dys trophy drive totaled up $309 received nice letter David Cosby 405 Coleman St Potosi MO 63664 have group modelers five helicopters about dozen airplanes fly heli copters -a large hangar group used fly Fredericktown MO invite interested modelers come fly Potosi Potosi about 65 miles south St Louis can contact Dave Linus Boehle Bonne Hobby Shop Bonne Terre MO didnt turn out short after See next month twa igan eseta ontin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President P 0 1104 BirmIngham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClve 5703 Tenae 0. Des Moines IA 60312 Pna,k Mvrnissey 14100W Park Aur. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohi,g 4494 Tanglewood Tail St Joseph MI 49085 Te,y Taylo 6308 Lornhatdy Lane Crystal MN 66428 ongoing low-grade mystery City Life Donald Barthelme pg 39 little introduction think character izes continuing site acquisition dilemma am disturbed fact have unified effort national level bring something focus writing elections AMA president have just closed cant guess man Washington sites plank platform Whichever man office intend add energy toward some progress As matter fact better get butt motion since sites also plank platform ran VP meantime has some suc cess through local efforts following ex ample encouraging Lippisch Fields NameRC Flyins Game Now official signed sealed Skyhawks can proud clubs accomplishment completed last August 15 dedication Lippisch Field attainment goal re sult hours extra effort part Skyhawks Some gave time getting project through Lippisch fam ily Parks Commission City Coun cii Some made extremely valuable contribu tions getting Collins Radio Company involved others gave time producing best model air show ever held Cedar Rapids top off event took combination individual collective efforts produce huge suc cess can proud now Still ef fort yet other Skyhawks will made get Pet Rock 5 tons worth place name plaque rock now proper place Seminole plaque will placed rock near future So maybe thing should proud results club spirit co operation dedication task pro duced results have often wondered during past months idea project came handed Board best can remember Whoever source individual group club should give him thanks well-timed sorely-needed shot Esprit de Corps Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Logbook Ed Cocciola Public Relations Chairman enjoyed meeting River District RC Eagles Port Huron MI November 7 meeting convened nursery bowling alleya novel place thought something keep mind some other clubs having trouble finding meet ing place meeting dealt general AMA matters some emphasis insur ancethe conditions benefits some seem find inordinately difficult communicate just heck get AMA card out read two inside faces card still says 1976 get re newal right away talked about dis trict organization various national com mittees boards district people serve uncovered two candidates replace Walter Hartung outgoing Contest Coordina tor eastern portion district Since subject has recently treated depth October Council meeting re viewed international competition aspects AMA activities budgetsdeveloping thesis international competition we-Il other competition proving ground source development new products aircraft though about 10% membership involved AMAs budget staff involvement proper fitting Everyone seemed nodding assent just nodding add model industry model ing press regularly capitalize editorially advertising use products competition great emphasis whenever place high international competition should invited make contribution finanacial support care feeding international teams AMA member ship will now put $100 per paid Open member toward international competition half going pay portion franchise fee FAI half toward trans porting teams overseas leg travel expense leaves good portion team expense unprovided stateside travel point embarkation return local travel special expense contest site during competition other considera tions such expense helpers judges possibly additional team managers special ize tactical management addition traditional administrative logistical team manager Some aspects team selection programs can use help model industry press match AMA members portion going toward team support currently about 66 Model Aviation $25000 annually would good start toward payment editorial advertis ing value regularly utilize no cost Recently during discussions RC frequency dilemma RC equipment indus try alone identified being 20 million dollar annual industry total industry sales including engines kits building ma terials fuels support equipment modeling press added end end should number excess 100 million little plowed back nurture development state art should easily affordable Arkansas Louisiana Menico 0 Oklahsma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Elist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blanlsenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ausoelasa Vina-Peesidensa Boz Acerill 9117 La Barsanca NE Albsuquerqne NM 67111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebano, Srulphor LA 70663 Frark Onbo,n 56 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bad Tersoy Boo 645 Richardson TX 75O3 got through very active 1976 Bicen tennial year true AMA district VIII contests better competition areas district headed 1977 bigger bet ter things come Got note Larry Stanfield RC Contest Coordinator said over 82 RC contests last year would appreciate would start contest planning early Get selection for-dates him early possible needs time clear date way can avoid disappointing CD sponsor will able keep conflicts minimum talking John Deaton echoes Larrys request So planning contest 1977 early check John Larry dates would like devote rest editors club newsletters folks keep us going interested hobby other activity ebbs news letters come sizes shapes colors methods reproduction Some put out coeditors some some have contributors some have individual distinctive great good job reflecting club itself CHORE get out newsletters get information out Some stay strictly formal club meetings report what went members couldnt attend Some have great build ing tips articles tell flying field activities crashed what mo deler told reads sure did make print Another says Just get name facts straight Several newsletters detail won what contest-active members am listing newsletters have sent within district listed editor some just nickname So left name editor out reason Some have received recently may have change editors can add list special interest group newsletters come also include N FFS NIMAS PAMPA MACA NSRCA USPJA Amarillo Planesmen Galen Killion Dallas Rounders Linda Wheeler TriCity Bird Sheet Chuck Kubin Houston Manned Space Center Art Arro Waco HOTMAC Prop Wash Larry Cohen Albuquerque Duke City Dope Sheet Phil Shew Rog Ed wards Fort Smith Flightmasters Joe Jamell Jerry Hart Little Rock MARCS Mish Mash Temple TAC Times Dan Amburn Dallas RC News L F Randolph Midland Flying Chaparrals Jack Clovis MADS Bull Sheet Bob Matiska Richard son RC Control Tower Larry Sullivan Clear Lake Winders Frank Arlington Gold en Triangle Mike Ross Sulpher LARKS Wayne Daigle Fort Worth ACES Becky Thomas Houston RC Paul King Abilene Jerry Farr Texarkana Bill Kimbro Fort Worth Thunderbirds Dave Moore Austin Prang Gant Shreveport SHARKS Poulin New Orleans Pelican Flyer Andy Boissen club newsletter did make list please check mailing list Add name learn much about club what goes area through club newsletters tolorado C Kansas Nekraska ls Bakes h Dakota IxWynming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton fist IX Vice-President 14D1A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Aaaocjata Vtee-Peaeidensa Charles Bruonon 2220 Ma issosa Blod Casper WY 62601 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krekouisch 7610 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeher 1754Sgth Fargo NO 56102 Jim Mommy R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 loan Monoioghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 MalsIe Omaha NE 66104 1977 AMA Elections AMAs 1976 election results should list ed elsewhere issue Model viation AMA members District IX should re member nominations District IX people 1978 must submitted before nominating committee Wednesday during 1977 Nationals leaves approximately 71/2 months now submit nominations will candidate District IX VP 1977 1977 will complete 10 years Vice-President although have enjoyed 10 years feel time differ ent representation Anyone present seven Associate VPs could step right VP good job experienced operation AMA up-to date issues Associate VPs receive ba sically same AMA mailings does District VPs certain aspects VP expectations generally realized AMA members addition having good solid background phases modeling VP must have time ability answer goodly amount correspondence both between AMA HQ Districts members VP must also able devote three times year least normal weekday Friday meeting Executive Coun cil plus Nats meeting Council meeting Washington DC extra day should taken travel day can spent AMA HQ offices addition extra time required certain non-reimbursed expenses connected Council meetings gen eral AMA pays transportation meeting city lodging cost during time Council meetings AMA does pay food personal expenses tips telephone calls etc incurred during time Council meetings AMA also reimburses bus cab fare airport addition above VP must have tremendous amount dedication have intestinal fortitude stand up liefs what good district AMAand absorb inevitable flak some vocal minorities Missing Columns Sometimes get involved particu lar activity all-encompassing re stricts normal duties has case Model Aviation District IX column last three months June 26 year filed Kansas State Representative district Wichita As political newcomer lot learn very short time learn make possible long story short campaigned night day seven days week except time out Nats November 2nd beaten what closest political race county modeling second place usually gets trophybut politics second worth absolutely nothing would still over however sin cerely recommend experience anyone like always wanted try knows might just want try again Arroona talilornia a Neuada C Lltah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolm Dint X Vice-President 1 tOO West Sham Fresno tA 93711 AaociaOa VicePreaidast Robert Barnes 961060 Komo Mai Aea HI 96701 Glenn Curser 2020 Gill Port Larse WalmnO Creek CA 94596 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Carnlshnrll Ann Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Snoko Ci, San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarboroogh 2501 Arronor Ln RedorrOn Beach CA 90276 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ane. Long Beach CA 90606 Grasger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Macos CA 92069 1977 Nationals Site March AFB Riverside CA August 7-14 1977 Save weekend come family friends see Greatest Model Aircraft Show Earth Most AMA members western America have never able attend Nats because always far away US Navy spon sored Nats 25 years always al February 1977 67 owed AMA use naval reserve air base Nats week airlift Nats officials cooperation Nats annually rotated Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas After Navy decided withdraw sponsorship 1971 began try ing find suitable Nats sites four general areas country before easy turn four-year cycle West Coast came up 1971 years have trying locate place West Coast would enough space facilities run weeklong Nationals own would also have adequate local housing 2500 contestants mechanics officials also spectators last time could come up suitable site back 1967 Los Alamitos NAS available Navy days total AMA membership about 18000 Today California alone has some 11000 AMAs grand total about 66000 Bursting out seams like people no local site housing Nats has real exasperating During years lot effort has put forth Southern California members have diligently trying find acceptable site catalyst did Air Force Association Quite few AMA members also belong Air Force Association AFA Members AFA must active reserve Air Force former Air Force service members So thanks AMA modelers within AFA mutual un derstanding cooperation respect will have California Nats 1977 November 10 March AFB Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Worth Jim Scarborough Joe Norcross heard Air Force officials indicate approv al HQ NoteBut unofficial pending formal exchange correspondence between AMA AFA Air Force Until f/c/al word comes Air Force considered initial intentions require formal folIo wup before public nouncement can made already know AMAs Nats Executive Committee Executive Council will approve So set go start now plan what has done before August 7 can estimated will over 2000 contestants categories Radio Control Free Flight Control Line will also about 500 AMA members will send Nats entry mechanic will provide non-contestant member close access modeling areas Just like contestants themselves officials Most necessary successful Nationals about 500 officials can help competing expected take up time during Nats Week get two three friends help volunteering some time lots jobs done dont hesitate offer help sure right place ap pointed time Right front March AFB will finest achievements phases Model Aeronautics engines will see single multi twin electric C02 rubber will marvels engineering have never seen before latest control systems accessories fantastic de signs air frames will ultimate Sport Scale AMA Scale Racing Pattern Indoor Stunt Combat Free Flight Nats marvels proven will available quantity later will eagerly looking forward greeting March AFB Riverside next August 7 Now Id like express appreciation allowing serve District Vice President during past six years real privilege work fine men Executive Council great people AMA HQ staff job made much easier abilities hard work Associate Vice Presidents Bob Barnes Glenn Carter Ed Hagerlin John Pond Jim Scarborough Betty Stream Granger Williams Contest Rules Board members did work though paid professionals Pete Brandt CL Frank Capan Scale Joe Norcross FF Bill Northrop RC Special commendations go two hardest working people District X reason no conflicts between contests Contest Coordinators Mom Coad north Lee Polansky south Reading newsletters helped lot keep current activities know little better discover some problems thoughts suggestions have receiving fifty news letters month thats pile readin Id like thank newsletter editor extra effort put forth let others know what doing dont thank him too Id like promise something run AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year Ill grow beard See Riverside Slaska o na on rngto, XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist XI Vce-Presdeot 1417 NW 19lstSteet Seattle WA 9817 Associate Vice-P.idento Al CoIner 16075 non El, Pocalello ID 83201 Simo, Dines. Nt 1 So 48 Boadnew MT 59015 Clarence E Heoght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coos dAlene ID 83814 Robert D Stalict 4437 Eon Hollow Rd No 1 Engene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redwonta WA 98052 read last months column know someone sure get left out Nats hero list Well happened An addition al list being compiled proper exposure later date local heroes need thanked have mind some time Two top list Oly Redo Dave Katagiri two gentlemen di rected Science Center Model Air Fair Seattle Center Oly first 1975 tread new turf Dave followed 1976 show related airplanes exclusively both have done great job benefit public exposure thank guys give piece lives several months lot help both teams really deserve round thanks modelers appears like 1977 Nats will California Notice lack firm commit ment statement Now Hear What am about say official time read New Years official deci sion should made As time facts ready evaluated Un til final decision made Nats Ex ecutive Council follows obser vation two site possibilities March Air Force Base Riverside Oxnard Airpost Oxnard latter about 65 miles north little west Los Angeles field old air base taken over city Some fixup will have done barracks other facilities city has tentatively agreed work Motels available city within area 12 miles Dorm space will depend upon barracks Since site near ocean pos sibility wind problems also some fixed-base operators contend al though city has said will take care time comes March AFB 76 miles due east Los An geles Airport LAX active SAC base Base Commander has given goahead has coordinated other commands appears no problem massive ramp will used RC Control Line areas seems plenty space will one-site Nats will headquarters area etc Free Flight site looks fine strong possibility Category events actually three sites largest just north base area extends about 06 miles north base perimeter about 12 miles east-west along prevailing wind nearly along length site second site just inside fence lays parallel other size about 3000 6000 feet long way prevailing wind third site Lake Elsinore Recreation Area 26 miles base main gate reason considered back-up site cases rain problem Winds usually light terrain helps keep winds prevailing Lake Elsinore used contests year round main disadvantage Lake Elsi nore fine powder sand composes site March conventional soil number colleges Riv erside area dorm space motels plentiful due proximity race track Indoor site Riverside Con vention Center 60 clear ceiling large floor area Interstate 15 freeway runs right base provides excellent access Forgot mention Indoor site Oxnard problem freeway access also available directly LA tentative dates August 7 14 might begin thinking about sum mer vacation world Disneyland Model Kingdom? Remember infor mation above official personally observed few other items note Bozeman Air Tragedy Society proud having field good shape excellent crew keeping up David Shema writing July issue lot good things say about AMA membership related benefits Access field requires AMA license Dave says Go off fly yourself dont give dang about AMAweve learned its fun have few buddies Well said Dave Wish said Got new newsletter Missoula titled BAM Newsletter signed Editor Seems like active group Whats club Editor President Lets hear 68 Model Aviation