Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
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Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
Page Numbers: 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
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Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
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Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
Page Numbers: 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
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Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
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Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
Page Numbers: 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. TAIIPLANE X$32SHEET0 144 Model Aviation Have Helped Junior Modeler Today
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
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Sig Memorial Scholarship Awards1989 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship Fund created Ha zel Sig Hester president Sig Manufacturing Company honor late husband Glen Sig afoose Hazel Glen cofounded com pany largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist collegeage students higher education plans financial contributions Sig Manufacturing friends other supporters fund has become well established say further contributions terested persons welcome Model avia tors AMA members qualify awards based combination financial need modeling achievements Recipients selected AMA Scholarship Commit tee fund administered AMA no set number winners year 1988 winners received awards $500 funds have forwarded re spective universities Melinda Leigh Anderson Mountain Top PA Michigan State University en rolled aeronautical/aerospace engineer ing program goal isto pursueacareer will keep close forte model aviator years Melinda member Free Flight team visited Poland invitational World Championships meet 198& Although active member Wyo ming Valley R/C Flyers MAC Melinda has spent hertimealmostexclusivelywith Free Flight aircraft has constructed dozens airplanes flown hundreds ofcompeti tive events Supported parents large family model aviation has played im portant part life since five years old has won share Nats trophies well-respected opponent skilled athlete worked several years ski instructor White Haven PA also enjoys other outdoor activities such fishing has licensed hunter Penn State also golfer bowler since shewas twelve competitive tennis player ski slopes achievements school won hera place highly skilled presently rated National Honor Society skills between advanced expert levels field hockey have brought statewide rec- sure has bright future ahead ognition 1987 awarded proud him bronze medal Keystone Games Melinda fine young woman wish well school Walter M Eggert Huntington Valley PA aeronautical family father now re tired aeronautical engineer avid modeler Walter has selected Uni versity Scholars Program Penn State plans major mechanical engi neering AtAbington Senior High School hegradu ated 35 GPA National Honor Roll three years out four achieved excellent scholastic record aeromodeling activities included first places both regional national events last Nats 1985 took four first-place trophies junior contestant further relaxation Walter enjoys pi ano loves computers spent offschool hours working part-time jobs boost savings account prior enrolling Rand Sheldon Wheat Ridge CO Colo rado State University Fort Collins pursuing bachelors degree wildlife biol ogy has hands full 17-credithour load attended Jefferson Senior High School Edgewater ranked 21st class 190 Rand loves model aviation As member Rocky Mountain Soaring Association first Glider Olympic II came Soaring enthusiast has flown contests including 198119821984 1985 Nats local regional contests could always counted help setting up equipment chase chutes help scoring chores also enjoys working cars lawn mowers accomplished mechanic love horses manifests itself mem bership Westernaires horse-mou nted Continued page 129 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert voialavek 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collina 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles S Special Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley e Nets General Manager ymca Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney December 1989 127 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L 1810 Samuel Morse Dr ] ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents ot otticera provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter ot personal viewpoint sole responsibility ot author views may may represent otficial position AMA Executive Council Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr AerOlympics II Attending World Champi onships F3A Aerobatics worthwhile someone interested innovative quiet model aircraft major benefit cat egory international competition has significant advancement area sound abatement has spurred first strides taken Out neces sity now seeing active effort ex ceed ClAM requirements lot thats being done area transferable other cat egories aeromodeling Four-stroke engines have caused prob lems F3A because difficulty con sistently getting below required 98 dBA three meters today some fliers push engines close limit fail test partly due speeds attainable 12 en gine number engine installa tions have found neither test loud nor sound loud ear youre running over 12000 rpm youre likely getting ranges prop noise dominates setup will test loud itll probably sound loud too aircraft flown Argentinean Quique Somenzini AerOlympics II exemplifies quiet installation Quique uses Futaba 12 four-stroke engine modified Hatori pipe includes small stinger unit end Coupled 14-14 APC propel ler Somenzinis installation produced lowest sound-meter reading aircraft competition855 dBA three ters Except driving full torque verticals model barely audible flight next photo shows Quiques aircraft I ne nexi prioto uepllis dilutliel IuuI stroke Its OS 12 two-section muffler designed used Tobias Schulz Germany quiet used Somenzini Schulzs setup still acceptable tested 93-94 dBA ground apparently louder flight Compared what seeing couple years ago progressand probably much easier ways average flier obtain comparable results Just remember high power produces louder operation unless take steps make airplanes quiet Quiques APC prop quite new de sign Fred Burgdorf Landing Products tells since some fliers think 1414 prop too much load came up 135 X 125 compromise Its available through hobby dealers distributor Macks Models 23 Finchwell Court San Jose CA Incidentally 9- lO-in-dia APC props now available range pitches Used 20-45 power plants props can bring performance line what 60 engine provides Two-strokers engines lowest av erage sound levels AerOlympics two-stroke 60s lower end range engines really quiet air heard several revealing comments spectators power fliers Theres no way aircraft could offend remarked observer plane tested 88 dBA Said another Theyll probably start letting fly Soar ing fields What better confirmation truly making progress quietest two-stroke installation plane flown Australias Eddie Ed wards uses four-bladed prop own design blades construction similar Asano instal lation consistently tested 86 dBA have understand power demand F3A Aerobatics aircraft fully appre ciate low noise levels much easier sport flier level power demand achieve 90 9 next photo shot Eddies installation rylon ne next pnoto snows r-ju air craft flown World Champion Dave Sha del Intrinsically loud F3D Racers still ex pected least theory comply 96 dBA-at-three-meter limit FAI competition classes 1991 target date However yet no definitive research has performed define limits what can achieved sound reduction F3D took readings Pylon Racers Nats AerOlympics provide current data results being processed usable data Bob Brown ClAM F3D Subcommittee should provide starting point developmental work Cliff Telford Gary Hover plan ning further work subject Comparing typical recent F3A F3D readings will give some perspective thorniness F3D issue cur rently getting readings about 86 dBA F3A contrast readings taken 500 ft mean turn path pylon F3D about 85 dBA single aircraft about 87-plus dBA two planes close proximity consider sound decreases 6 dBA dou bling distance source comes obvious Pylon Racers generating very high levels indeed think ClAM should have sought defini tive input before established future stan dards Its entirely feasible F3D can achieve low-level limit considerable experimentation design involvement multitude folks Whether goal can met 1991 date questionable Propeller articles Look first se ries articles propeller research con ducted North Carolina State University issue Model Aviation NVRC Creates Dulles Airport Display Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations lower level Dulles International Airport numerous large display cab inets Most used industries make public aware products rest used airlines advertising pur poses Luther Hux Northern Virginia RC Club made contact airport manage ment requested empty dis play cases devoted model aircraft Luther has flown plenty RC demon stration flights various Dulles events very active NVRC Northern Virginia Air Show Team may recall some arti cles Model Aviation magazine has pro duced some very unusual scratch-built air planes Burt Rutans Voyager presently part Dulles display support NVRC club AMA airport management display de signed plan presented airport man ager Keith Meurlin Keith liked design proposal agreed using 12-ft-wide x 10-ft-high x 4-ft-deep cases As can see photo accompanying story lot can packed windows display purposely kept simple uncluttered Saturday morning long ago Luther other volunteers arrived AMAs Na tional Center Aeromodeling picked up some aircraft previously se lected headed seven miles down road Dulles Airport started work Lining case carpeting added backdrop built supports ceiling hang models Extra lighting added checked out Tables moved place draped some classy-looking mate rial models finally moved preplanned spots Signs carefully made whole display would have professional appearance model identifiedAshortwrite-up Continued page 130 128 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified follow ng adio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 JR RC Max PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RC Max FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No N ER-327X JR RC Vegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RC PCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Vegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RC Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER 327XTx Module NET-J72M JR RC Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72M JR RC Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627XTx Module NET-J72P JR RC Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327XTx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA Sig Schol Cont pg 127 drill team Active church hardworking summers survey crews has also worked restaurants raise money college education expenses sports activities include swimming ca noeing rafting enthusiasm model aviation shared father has great source pleasure satisfac tion him James W Ricketts Sioux Falls SD working criminal justice/pre-law major Uni versity South Dakota After successful high school career made honor roll two years row James deter mined succeed Active French Club school worker youth group church keen sportsman football AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 E Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe nix AZ 85029 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SGII 36220 N lath St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CA 92718 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch ran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm Dr San Jose CA 95123 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa cola FL 32514 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson ville FL 32222 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Cham paign IL 61821 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd ell MI 48843 track has lots energy joined AMA age eight has keen aeromodeler ever since 1985 1986 1987 competed Nats specialty CL does fly RC three Nationals won first places Scale Race Rat Race Speed picked up trophies placing second other CL events James polished competitive skills area regional contests loves Nats contestant enjoys cama raderie sharing ideas experiences other modelers two other children intheirfamily folks working hard help him go through school has also steadily em ployed summer putting aside funds college expenses James seems typical fine young men women come up through ranks model aviators wish him very best wish winners fine young people health energy will need complete higher education feel sure will work become leaders fields know Glen Sigafoose would just proud Hazel Sig Hester folks Sig Manufac turing Company MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North ville Ml 48167 MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 NJ 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave Jersey City NJ 07304 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 NY 109 Lons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave Cincinnati OH 45236 OH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Town ship Rd Canby OR 97013 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 TN 101 Hobby Radio 626 5 Gallatin Rd Ma dison TN 37115 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo kane WA 99205 WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 December 1989 129 Transmitter Sticker Stations PR Roundup1 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations month have asked Bill Baker sistant present some thoughts very vital subject flying sites Bill has idea can involve us will im prove future opportunities get flying sites publicly owned land viewpoint serious challenges fac ing model aviation move 1990s availability flying sites As country becomes urbanized de mands recreation areas increase more model pilots will come depend public lands flying fields thought mind imperative AMA AMA clubs develop relationships government levelslocal state federal golden opportunity us make inroads government officials Department Interiors lake Pride America campaign tremendous volun teer program launched President Rea gan 1986 promotes wise stewardship public lands aims build public aware ness need responsible action takes national campaign achieve respon sible treatment public lands nat ural resources radio TV press nou ncements spokesmen Clint Eastwood Charles Bronson Louis Gosset Jr ALF have urging Americans take care parks recreational areas An important aspect program annual White House awards ceremony year President honors groups individuals have made commitment improve segment parkland Take Pride America campaign con tinues flourish under President Bushs ad ministration Cabinet nd staff com mitted program First Lady Barbara Bush chairperson judging panel President himself has hailed pro gram saying just kind volun teer effort will take bring us better partnership nature efforts living proof com mitment must share order leave behind us legacy public parks ests rivers streams refuges genera tions come Bush has said volun teers such strong political backing AMA believes wonderful opportunity improve governmental contacts en hance reputation environmentally concerned organization involving AMA clubs members across nation getting win-win situation parks recreational areas will pre served improved Nationally AMA will taking part program has Presi dential endorsement Finally can build positive image local state officials cannot overestimated its nec essary search flying site club working preserve flying privileges established field However beyond political ramifica tions Take Pride America cam paign feel duty citizens derive much enjoyment being Out doors return something helping keep America beautiful future generations Perhaps primary goal pro gram should same goal President Ei senhower identified bought run down farm Gettysburg PA wanted leave place better found lot clubs already involved type partnership parks need let Take Pride America folks gov ernment officials know about efforts clubs presently involved asking devote six hours month Take Pride America campaign isnt hard become involved Orga nize community cleanup Form Take Pride America team neighbor hood city park flying field Im plement Adopt-A-Park trail similar project Include some presentations local schools youth groups about good habits conservation stewardship quite simply take day pick up trash fix play ground equipment paint park benches Ponte Verde FL Girl Scouts Boy Scouts collected dead Christmas trees placed along beaches retard ero sion effort got White House award Let imagination guide coordinate ideas through su perintendent park manager before start ing project Take Pride America Campaign tremendous opportunity knocking collective door need respond to benefit both AMA clubs beautiful country As ALF says spots Public lands like pizzas cant just pick up phone order Lets take care what have Think about read column October 1989 ModelAviation will perhaps recall Bill Baker helped clean up flower beds spread mulch etc Wash ington DC school Secretary Inte rior us day AMA clubs fly DOI property What great way say thank-you privileges help ing Take Pride America campaign already have several clubs estab lished partnerships among park authorities Jeffco Modelers Chatfield State Park Farra gut Flyers Farragut State Park Valley Forge Signal Seekers Valley Forge am going get application forms Department Interior AMA clubs use club has working make America beautiful same time contributing dollars labor park flying site other piece property drop line ask application President Bush has sent us greetings year Nats World Champion ships want least three AMA chartered clubs White House lawn next May receive Take Pride America awards Its time met some us person about AMAers out Are up challenge next month let hear NVRC Cont pg 128 tells viewers about NVRC get touch simplified map struction panel tells people about model avia tion Academy get Na tional Center Aeromodeling display case given located right foot escalators everyone uses get lower level airport level serves airlines handle mostly domestic flights means people view display residents USAthe people mainly need reach helps spread word model aviation alive well Congratulations Luther Hux skilled dedicated volunteers NVRC enthusiasm work Its guys like make sport lot fun Well done 130 Model Aviation Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applications especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed creases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will prob ably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition DepartmentSanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DepartmentSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Luther Hux photo finished display includes Burt Rutan Voyager Antic Monoplane new factory-built Sig Magnum Other small air craft national center AerOlympics Ii now history sec ond multievent World Championships held US took place Chesapeake VA Navys Fentress facility F3A RC Aerobat ics F3C Helicopters F3D RC Pylon Racing combined simultaneous sequential fashion sharing time frequencies over seven-day period must say system worked well pro duced probably largest world contest ever held well over 500 contes tants supporters other countries thousands spectators attending event honored presence Congressman Owen Pickett Virginia NATOs Deputy Supreme Commander Sir James Weatherall Lady Weatherall Cap tain Michael Matton Commander Oceana NAS host General Mrs Cliff von Kann President NAA FAI others opening extrava ganza benefit inviting people high places events such cause makes aware wonder ful sport AMA making determined effort reach people elevated positions aid promoting needs hobby good media coverage presenting aeromodeling world wonderful exciting sport people involved organizing managing event including AMA Headquarters personnel plus volun teers special thanks Bob Underwood Competition Director job well done No worked harder Bob everywhere day night As Contest Man ager Vince Mankowski handled facili tys needs other support efforts lot help local club mem bers Event Directors Mike Ingalls F3A Hor ace Hagen F3C Wayne Yeager F3D performed quality professional way kept everything running smoothly heard comments effect best fun well-organized World Championships ever held No small praise can add profound thanks everyone made event success ful epitomized modeling its best Headto-head terrific competition fun US teams did very well selves two team wins second place individual first-place win ner Dave Shadel repeat Championship status Pylon team won first second fourth fifth places dominate Py lon Championships second time row first Team Championship F3A since 1983 indicating teams getting stronger world competition Japanese dominated Helicopter competition showing evidence very fine designs great deal team practice placed first second fourth own Curtis Youngblood former World Champion finished third after very good effort am proud US teams per formed very well desire field quality well-prepared teams representing country professional manner en hance raise stature modeling around world Congratulations member teams job well done must extend very special thank-you Captain Matton United States Navy use Fentress facil ity competition would have possible Navys coopera tion over years has outstanding providing sites Nationals other competitions look forward continuing quality relationship want express special thanks local club its support three large events last three years have given time energy magnifi cent way Thank has very busy year Academy National Fly-In Dayton OH June National Championships Pasco WA July world contests Chesapeake VA end August events serve membership en hance growth aeromodeling easy organize such activities different sites around country burden will considerably eased acquisition own facilities looking ward time Youth I have lot valuable feedback previous discussion lack youth participation aviation-oriented ac tivities Without exception response has positive sense something needs done question what ap preciate input will certainly consid ered Councils further deliberation matter AerOlympics very en lightening discussion Hanno Prettner regarding youth program Austria Hanno has directly involved much success youth project Austria keyed Hanno popular own country shining example kids follow because has reigned World Aerobatic Champion years Hanno has promised further information support own activities think involvement youth modeling future hobby will bleak deed dont subscribe theory cause membership growth aero modeling general contradict such state ment growth comes mature adults hobby seem plenty around Perhaps cost equipment has something trend However want attract youth because tremendous benefit personally because potential attract young people aviation indus try desperately needs infusion also obvious hobby benefits publics perception quality en deavor its recognition activ ity deserves significant support December 1989 131 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 John Britt left Cliff Hyatt raise Old Glory AerOlympics Il John team manager F3A Cliff team manager F3C Yours truly addresses distinguished guests audience during opening cer emonies Chip Hyde flew Jekyll fourth place F3A Note kneeling pad gift John Brift member th tnm Part audience WC opening cer emonies Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 What month has threeevent World Championships Virginia Beach Chesapeake highlight month competitor turned AMA off icer international happenings never fail provide some inspiring moments Any such event going gathering old friends new acquaintances Natur ally renewing old friendships making new ones create some moments Also obviously opening ceremony raising countrys flag playing national anthem 32 emotional highlight inspiring moments usually come least expect involve would least expect Examples started showing up right away night manager Holiday Inn kept van driver after work over time send him airport pick up contestant model boxes take him another hotel about AMA employee took vacation come down help Out World Championships young Israeli Pattern flier borrowed motorcycle transportation field arranged have someone transport equipment volunteered help out scribe FODing runway cleaning runway taxiways items might cause foreign object damage jet engines night memorable moments upbeat example generator quit dead during opening ceremonies took us about 15 minutes get running again low oil shut itself off As real lowlights understand able reactions told banquet sold out before contest started no tickets wives supporters Later addition 50 seats eased problem somewhat before some ticket scalping took place Such event always provides some fun ny moments such Pylon Rac ing Team Belgium took team photos team members models posing three adjoining Porto-lets doors propped open mumbled some thing about being representative way week gone Amazing things happened too Dave Shadels Pylon Racing fly-away recov ered broken prop com plained about prop dead-heat tie second Pylon Racing almost impossi ble happened flyoff exciting until airplane hit runway tur bulence winner competitive highlights Ameri cans Dave Shadel successfully defend ing World Championships Pylon Rac ing US team won Team Championships putting Americans first second fourth fifth places Pattern team regained team gold medal Chip Hyde leading way fourth place US Helicopter team did well finishing second behind amazingly precise Japa nese team Individually defending World Champion Curtis Youngblood finished third place also great see longtime friend competitor Ivan Kristensen Canada finally make trip awards podium bronze medal Pattern Canadian team win first-ever team medal bronze Pattern closing awards ceremonies dismantling field brought close wonderful event Competitors work ers supporters others involved bid other fond adieu vowing meet again Italy 1991 Aer Olympics Ill scheduled Any report World Championships wouldnt complete great big thanks hardworking Contest Direc tor AMA Technical Director Bob Under wood did great job kept smiling week got gem hired guy net cost shindig about $5000 less $04 per AMA member sure great event Im off Bulgaria FAI General Con ference should interesting Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Official AMA Calendars During 1988 1989 connection 1989 National Model Airplane Champi onships AMA involved company produced so-called AMA calendars involvement general allowing AMAs name promotional material used AMA involved sales arrangements complaints received ever indicating calendar company referred AMA manner suggesting AMA connected sales complained com pany cease desist giving im pression also complained about na ture companys sales promotions volving COD shipments hobby shops clubs general happy calendar connection turned out other calendar itself nice prod uct short problem what sold sold advise therefore AMA way involved concerning calen dar 1990 Anyone claiming have official AMA calendar will misrepre senting same may subject legal ac tion Honor Roll thank acknowledge peo ple made AerOlympics II possible time effort enabled great inter national sport aviation competition set new standard such events have sincere appreciation job well done As Executive Director overall responsibility Aer Olympics people made last ma jor AMA event before retire pleasure ganize operate FAI officials Jury Members Tony Aarts Neth erlands F3A F3C F3D Chris Greenwood Aus tralia F3A F3C F3D Francis De Proft Belgium F3C Ron Chidgey USA F3A Bob Brown USA F3D JudgesF3A Werner Groth FR Germany Tom Prosser Australia Jim Parker USA Da vid Hulme United Kingdom Harry Nisson Sweden H Th van Loon Netherlands Karl Mueller Canada Michele Ardanceau France Kazuo Ochiai Japan Franco Cappabianca aly JudgesF3C Bob Harris USA Kiyokazu Sugaki Japan Wolfgang Roth FR Germany Ru dolph Hadorn Switzerland Pierre Pignot France Contest Management Director Bob Under wood Manager Vince Mankowski Facilities Greg Kozlowski Communications Chuck Fore man Sound Measurement Howard Crispin Safety Earl Witt Facilities Assistant Bryant Thompson Local club support Steve Moulton President Tidewater RC Club Local transportation Terry Bull Model Processing Chief Dave Brown Fre quency Monitors George Steiner Bill Hersh berger Chuck Ahern AMA Headquarters staff Joyce Hager Lodging Micheline Madison Registration Diane Galla lee Finances Bob Vojslavek Score verification Greg Chartrand Equipment transportation Geoff Styles Public Relations Bill Baker PR As sistant Souvenir Sales Ellaine Thompson Lil lian Worth Jan Greenwood Mikka Aarts Score tabulation Mike Laumann F3A Vicki Lau mann F3A Paul Page F3D Decker Doggett F3C Daily Newsletter Robert Sims Editor Lou Ward Assistant Bob Obenberger Assistant Event Officials F3AMike Ingalls Director Herb Consolvo Assistant James Hudgins Line Director Site 1 Sally Brown Line Director Site 2 Cliff Lenz Hal Kelly Orin Cook F3CHorace Hagen Director Charles Hamilton Tom Unger Mike Robins Beth Rob ins John Sproul Alex Gauss Chuck Crookshank Tony Culver Walter Knauss Al Seidow ski Bob Belluomini Dave Carter Tay Walkow isky Datu Ramel Randy Gibson F3DWayne Yeager Director Karen Yeager Starter Pete Waters Cliff Telford Nancy Telford Sandy Frank Charlene Frank Tony Ryall Dan Kane Dan Kane Jr John Baxter Steve Moulton Rob Fabian Jerry Kuntz Johnny John son Eric Ferguson Mike Scott Contest Manpower Terry Brown James Packe Ben Sipola Chuck Colburn Noel Ray Paul Foster Marvin Stokley Monroe Wilson Sam Shufford Carol Forbes Chris Christopher Hal Brenneman Juan Crofton RayTarkenton Rich ard Mound Adam Wysocki David Frazier Ray Plant Harvey Bruff 132 Model Aviation Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townnend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SI Essex Jot VT 05442 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Northeast Aerobatic Championships Sikor sky Airport scene contest held July 1 2 1989 quite some time now has difficult contest have due airport availability year worst requiring several meetings some FAA agree upon con ditions holding contest felt very important continue using airport Sites hard enough find could set precedent losing other air ports Anyway contest held complete success Scott Melville fellow club members com mended hard work results follows Novice 1 Ken Nelson 2 Tom Penny 3 Scott Brubaker Sportsman 1 Buzz Conlon 2 Robert Streck 3 Peter Lopez Advanced 1 W Kanter 2 John Bruns 3 Bill Thomp son Expert 1 Scott Smith 2 Pedro Ceihas Masters 1 Robert Krafft 2 Tyler Stewart 3 William MacCartney FAI 1 Norm Staub 2 Dean Kraus 3 Will Bartlett P list donors merchandise event support appreciated pur chase whenever possible Rhode Island Balloon Fest annual event held July 29-30 1989 Univer sity Rhode Island campus model airplane ultralight balloon fly ing events addition car show band various arts crafts dis plays very entertaining day prob lem balloons fly very early fairly late evening South County R/C Club responsible coordinating model flying event did fine job always high spectator inter est during two days Plan attend next year takes committee start Byron Jet Ed Faria hat two helpers pre paring demonstration flight What does modeler takes time off hobby case Dave Loinban builds car attends car shows completely away hobby cauaht him watchina flyina Eight-year-old Peter Rycek flying Bal loon Fest instructor Eddy Fayerweather ob serving Massachusetts Childrens School article ne glected mention person tended did lot work Bob Haskins Please accept apology oversight Model Aviation Day Mentioned last month work still progressing several seminars planned numerous aircraft should display Yankee Flyers Connecticut sponsoring event have put lot effort Show support attending Model Aviation Day November 121989 Displays Seminars Films District 1 Meeting information contact Bob Main 203 928-0380 Don Krafft 617 934-6248 December 1989 133 cuII MCIVIIIC awaraea nourtn-piace mer chandise D Krafft just show partici pate contests Photo S Melville Scott Melville CD far right some contestants Northeast Aerobatics Championships Scene Rhode Island Balloon Fest showing three types aviation seen event ker Milici t kit luuruiu Midwest Aero puu ut Fresiiii Sullivan Starter Some ,vil Air Patrol personnel helped contest eager young people willing help New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Banchin, 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso Maple Lx Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 09854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBle 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Saater 2062 Rxbbt Lane Phoenix NY 13139 Frequency Coordinator Seorge Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts can certainly understand appreciate current moti vation AMA establish expansive centrally located national aeromodeling complex similar impressive FAA HQ adjacent full-scale flight facility ie Wittman Field Oshkosh WI held EC meeting last April site would located close possible geographic center country equally accessible members As far can determine plans may may include moving AMA HQ Reston VA meantime please bear us assured wherever lo cated fully aware responsibil ities members will continue straight level course behalf 1989 Flushing Fall Stunt Championships have just received interesting letter Dick Kurth enclosed announce ment above AII-PAMPA CL Stunt competition scheduled October 1 1989 going held Flushing Mead ow Park New York City under super vision Flushing crew comprised such noted modelers Joe Oritz John DOtavio Windy Urtnowski Consider ing letter being written Au gust 30 will published December issue will reach between approxi mately October 27 November 3 above will have slipped history Art Vanni AMA 41311 great sor row note passing Art Vanni longtime member Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club warm sensitive tribute Art appearing latest issue Slipstream its editor publisher Tom Antonelli Art clubs good guys years member main tained gentle easygoing poise about himself rarely seen smile Art kept up hopes didnt let illness take away smile dignity Long Island Condors Large-Scale Fly-In will recalled during past four years members various Long Island clubs have instrumental conducting number excellent model aircraft expos Cradle Aviation Museum located Long Islands Mitchell Field has regularly reported District II report productions enjoyed consider able popularity aeromodelers public general grateful inclined rest its laurels Long Island Condors Charter 2069 Levit town NY has successfully initiated an nual Large-Scale Fly-In publicly oper ated Cedar Creek Park flying facility Wan tagh Long Island date August 13 event well attended can seen following examples photographic shortcomings Well whaddya know longtime buddy fa mous Nick Ziroli current object affection pleasure present CD Nick Cap riotti about give little mike time Pine Barren Modelers KC Club quote August 1989 issue Positive Inci dence worthy newsletter edited John P Cuomo Barnegat NJ follows meeting called order 804 pm business preempted usual Pledge Allegiance American flag Its beautiful way start meeting wish could urge RC club adopt practice John consider done What mower can say Nothing actually club has problems administering itc field mowing program know group has included its list mow ing rules following items fail mow assigned date dont notify anyone will fined $25 cant arrange substitute change dates anyone may hirev edThe Field Director Dont forget bring gas mower pay Field Director $25 other hand unreal Having just finished typing above mailman has now provided copy lat est issue Antenna newsletter PARCS ably edited Harry Botkowsky included following timely tidbit Special thanks wives spent over two hours mowing grass field Thanks lot Dottie Tuminello Super Fly 89 August 27 attended first annual Giant Fly-In Pennsylvania Avenue R/C Society held Floyd Ben nett Field Brooklyn NY billed largest controlled model park New York State Literally dozens eye-filling model aircraft graced scene upon oc casion performed impressively against flawless sky Designs ran entire spec trum military replicas impressive commercial sport-type craft including Lasers Christen-Eagles etc fact club member Bruce Roland Marty Meyer Blue Angels Bronx Club thrilled appreciative assemblage separate aerobat ics demonstration flights respec tive smoke-emitting Lasers As highlight day recess flying declared order provide spectators op portunity inspect marvel wide variety participating aircraft close range converse pilots re garding ships aeromodeling Great PR nice touch Right PARCS roving camera idle CD Jerry Behrens PR Director Karry Botkowsky Gear up locked 134 Model Aviation - dn overview proceeding offer following panorama Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 HiQh Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 CompuServe address tsr CMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 28101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Alientown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr. New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Whiner St Cieartieid PA 16830 Joseph S Visisy 1381 Cranbrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Wermer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Hailoweil Ci Bensaiem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Traveling Various fiying Sites within district has provided opportu nity see different clubs generate safe flying environment Most clubs striving find new safer methods examination item visible first aid kit Although very simplistic nature necessity about clubs Please provide visible well-stocked first aid kit field Another safety problem involves con sumption alcoholic beverages fly ing applaud members NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Associa tion banning use during sanctioned races Should AMA consider action like sanctioned activities Legal liability alcohol consumption conflicting problems risk justified Several months ago proposed have District III patch pin date have yet receive proposed designs no designs received January 1 1990 will pursue idea Unfortunately summer has passed opinion District III modelers have very enjoyable season month have several pictures exemplify efforts Gratitude expressed Phil Walters Dayton Wing Masters fine ef fort hosting 1990 FAI Scale Team Selec tion CL RC teams pictured low Congratulations good luck gentlemen Have heard Johnstown PA flood members Johnstown R/C Club overflow enthusiasm acting hosts annual fly-in am sure everyone attended appreciated clubs hospitality picnic IaKe ax igntn Annual Joflnstown Fly-In Community involvement can fun also generate great public relations Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club asked mayor its community Vienna WV take project spruc ing up community park repainting full-scale F-84 approximately two hours 13 club members plane completely painted Super oh gentlemen Sky Sharks repainting F-84 hottest days past sum mer Westmoreland Electric Soaring So ciety kept its fans running help AVP John Hathaway entertain educate over 250 young scouts event took place near Ir win PA successful event introduced scouts Catapult Gliders handlaunched RC types Electric RC air craft Westmoreland Electric Society Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed Over 1000 spectators witnessed 10th annual Tn-County Wingsnappers Giant Scale Fun Fly Great weather blessed event Pictured below flight line 5An-L F-anLvIu sr nhu Winganappers fun fly year Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield PA host very competitive fun fly following picture event win ners trophies merchandise awards Winners Frequent-C-Flyers fun fly first Bob Evans RC Fly-In held Rio Grand OH sponsored Bob Evans Farm three clubs Mountain eers Flying Hillbillies Charleston WV RC Aces Jackson OH About 50 pilots registered fly club mem bers participated running events combination Scale contest open fly ing well received competitors try new concept District III Club Month Lancaster County R/C Club Lancaster PA Congratulations club members May everyone enjoy Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 135 FAI CL Team Bob Evans Fly FAI RC Team Lancaster County R/C Club Delaware 0 District Columbia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Chadottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 666-6358 Bob Champine 005 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 670 Star Crest Hurrisonburn VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 RinSer Dr Mnchanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 16806 Charles Spear 286 Holly Lane Mocknoille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening- 16161 488-5686 AerOlympics District IV host Aer Olympics II volunteers put hours setting up site kept things moving throughout cleaned up after eventa big thank Once again district members turned out numbers accomplish ma jor undertaking especially wish thank members Tidewater Radio Control Club ef fort expended host club event other efforts over past twoand-a-half yearsthe F3A Team Selection 1987 1988 Nationals now AerOlym pics II Suffice say club feels bit burned-out after theyre anxious get back normal schedule dont want leave impression Tidewater RC group involved Members different clubs helped out well number clubs through out area hosted teams practice dur ing week prior competition Some clubs quite far removed event Delaware RC Club hosted F3A team Netherlands among own club Rivanna RC Club Charlottesville VA hosted F3A team Federal Republic Germany next photo team preparing start practice individual video camera Steve Smallshaw reporter local Channel 29 news covered occa sion assistance appreciated certainly helped make event success Radio notes have scanner out number sites have noticed increas ing amount pager activity other noise 72 MHz spectrum legal part becomes concern ever signals interfere op eration wideband equipment several frequencies like Fen tress local clubs aware some frequencies considered usable fact requirement have narrow-band radios know During AerOlym pics potential use 120 frequen cies didnt have quite use 30 35 40 50 72 MHz bands radios state-of-the-art systems majority being Futaba JR Graupner monitored scanner flight days line George Steiner Bill Hershburger others spent period scanners analyzer known operations within bands best knowledge wasn t single case radio trouble attribut able radio interference say no crashes sev eral F3D Pylon Racing F3C Heli copter F3A Aerobatics F3A crash Im familiar occurred during informal practice team arrived wrong time wrong line flew after being told result Another teams air craft different line same fre quency shot down Obviously nothing radio problems sheer pilot error am sure Technical Director will have say about things future Activity year isnt over yet thing very apparent has probably active year ever members district comes organized events have contests fun flys fly-ins have well attended Most contests have seen increase competitors true al categories Entries Soaring Pat tern Scale have grown recently previous DCRC-sponsored Scale event Bealeton example entries sponsors couldnt get number rounds scheduled Its true short delay due fog Saturday central reason number planes flown Three lines instead two might have taken care Good turn out seen several other events occasion visit CASA about 95 fliers show up contest held National Geographic Society grounds Gai thersburg Would believe four rounds 345 afternoonthe winches really hauling Pattern turnout good Raleigh Harrisonburg next two months go way will have banner year Several clubs intent holding con tests next year either first time af ter period inactivity Tidewater RC tends hold two major events next year will fan-fly held Fentress two years ago just couldnt make year because of work AerOlympics Look fan-fly spring 1990 club also plans hold Pattern contest next La bor Day weekend Plan attending thats specialty Fun fly events fly-in meets Giant Scale have increased quite possible find almost weekend great events enjoy company other aeromodelers out stress competition clubs ever before Some set up strictly club participation oth ers open AMA member great way show support Rockets Model rockets part Academy members NAR also hold AMA membership limited order have insurance activ ity also come under wing FAI ClAM affairs Last month NAR held its national competition Manassas Battle field Park VA almost full week aerospace models meetings addi tion competition categories plenty demonstrations Included some powerful rockets ing fired amateurs country category combines some best attributes model rockets model aircraft Radio Control Assist Some might like take look see what can model ing skills miniaturization equipment airborne vehicles operate same frequencies familiar aircraft operation next photo taken recent meet Too bad its color Incidentally event attracts younger modelers weekend am off something personal event reunion members 86th Fighter Bomber Wing F-47/F-84 outfit stationed Neubi berg Germany years ago Id like think about 136 Model Aviation Place Christmas Plans Orders Early Orders plans arrive after De cember 1 1989 will delivered until after Christmas Photo AMA member John W Schneider Five years before became first man set foot moon Neil Armstrong L Honorary Contest Director 1964 Na tional Model Airplane Championships Dal las shown event Art Laneau years provided liaison services AMA Navy hobby dustry Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico Sooth Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 990 Ponder Rd KooevIle TN 37923 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 39921 Richard Jackson 2110 Thorstee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Basyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Mcalizz, HC eee Boa 10397 Fatardo PR 00949 Ed Moormas 95 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dck Patton 799 Bailey Brook Circle Brminoham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 949 East Glochester Place Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PC Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32049 Phone 1904 684-2917 Im happy report Free Flight alive well Tennessee least Air Foiler Thirtieth Annual Free Flight bash Tullahoma resounding success Two days great weather lots flying best part everyone seeing old friends talking about great happenings year Aeromodeling often family affair Like father like son daughter case may next photo such family shows three generations Bills Neighbors family No air foiler contest can success participation gang puns gooo snow wisn inese two gems next photo presents Bob Gracey hold ing first place /2A Texaco Bob some great flights Dont know could have beaten him ole reliable Mercury hadnt flown away week before con test planes picture him Clipper Sailplane Dr George Shacklett also tough competitor respon sible months photos George sent note saying going let off hook complain AMA about engine run-on power house see engine rigged would quit retarded throt tle way Well just before contest transmitter battery died borrowed buddys transmitter Any two Futaba trans mitters alike right Wrong pots just different enough throttle didnt retard far borrowed transmitter Anyway climbed very high allotted en gine run time cut throttle flew off booming thermal 10 minutes pow erhouse speck hard get down about 100 ft up approaching landing zoneYep guessed itI could hear slow rattle out OS four-stroke darned engine still idling Needless say fair about avoid protest CD void flight Well fun anyway next photo Russ Timmons char acteristic pose watching 1/2A Texaco climb ing blue Somehow Russ always has great-performing airplanes whether its Free Flight RC Must engineering back ground something Whatever trust Russ right approach challenge came close second Bob Gracey Juniors still folks next photo presents David Payne Junior High Point Champion father Steve Two great competitors last photo shows happy gang end contest helping give away trophies picture George Perryman Dot Odum John Blair Bonny Jenkins wife Molly does work Im out trying cheat way atrophy can tell some tall tales being spun looks crowd get back business Noise de stroyer flying sites seems getting lot attention days clubs through out district Numerous clubs have established limits purchased equipment enforce progress development new technology Just what doctor ordered Bill Layers reports work Palm Beach Skyhawks writes great muf fler saga continues encouraging results some members efforts Irwin Perlmans home brew has impressive results scratch-built Cherokee old very noisy Enya 60 dBs decreased dramatically 104 dB 88-89 dB Most parts ob tained K-Mart Flight performance did appear adversely effected Mel Carvers project going well has accu mulated data regarding dB vs rpm will published future column Jerry Raush just third Davis Soundmaster muffler bite dust Same problem previouslyinsufficient material thickness critical location weld joint failed header-to-muffler body joint did great job silencing very short service life 0S-61-equipped Hots Very disappointing Incidentally mufflers never sub jected abuse crashes rough landing Finally note humor Steve Jaworskis Propwash newsletter Jeff Hall flew wings off Reggie Stik fuselage rocketed creek Now hardly ever find thing lost ditch right Jeff ran home got binoculars machete assembled en tourage transmitter hand went ditch cleverly moved trans mitter sticks around listened ser vos Well worked found plane bur ied under 10 ft brush machete hand Jeff hacked way down rescued plane radio process nego tiating way back far side ditch Jeff fell 3-ft creek filled what personally believe some kind sewage sight fully clothed soaking wet duckweed-covered adult holding crushed model may indeed have great enter tainment value lesson Please dont venture out alone can dan gerous Remember its voting time District V land vote So long See next month December 1989 137 Next let present ole buddy Ben Cleve land ole Buzzard Bombshell plane flies contest year ole tired Super Cycle sounding worse year few patches knows maybe Ben will out new AMA numher vve naa lot 00 old-timers contest both models builders Some shown next few photos next photo shows George Shultzs Clip per George prolific builder planes stock pre-1941 heAt phiuth SIIUWS LWU UI EIIL t.IULLOII S planes classic Red Zephyr Quaker Eric Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard Ri 5 Bce 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charije Baaer 4944 N Oranac Norsdge iL 60656 Wiiiiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tapior 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pisecrest Apt G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Boo 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Psal Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 18161 584-2461 Work 816 9647121 Fas 1816 5847766 Wow finally got some time get out district though keep somewhat local j better trip rate Au gust Ive first trip month watch Soaring meet sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY Yeah know its darned close home able squeeze after spending morning work trying get project its way Let tell about contest Ive attended BSSs Soaring meets couple times past because make nice short trips meets attended participation av erage best dont know what changed time modelers came out woodwork saw Sailplanes sky over place Turnout doubled since last attended weather didnt bother fact number spectators better too nice see have successful meet Unfortunately couldnt stay meet long wanted did get chance talk some friends hadnt seen some time Thats hate getting out miss having good bull sessions fellas sure hated having leave early planned going Ottowa IL second trip month couple days marginal VFR weather told better keep old bird closer home base So attended two events day make up Yeah guessed stayed very close home drove Lexington Giant Scale FlyIn sponsored Lexington MAC Giants already air time got have give members LMAC credit thing act gether event seemed well organized lot spectators coming gate lots mod elers present too guys would ride successful event again Because knew two events running same time same area stayed morning LMACs event could take other event wish could have stayed longer because didnt get talk everyone needed make up lost time So pointed truck Louisville attend Scale Masters contest being spon sored River City RC Club another River Citys fine meets plenty entries flying hot heavy thing caught interest Fun Scale por tion several entries event standard events think kinda tells us something remember late Seventies fledg ling Scale modeler sport Scale both easy enter eCsy score giving some us incentive get Scale competition As other type com petition event got very tough As re sult level competition now far above what want compete com pares Precision Scale just dont have time desire build ultimate ship have other things like Besides built museum-quality ship sure would nt fly Im alone neat thing about scoring event entry got either five points nothing static score rest up pilot No wonder fliers flocking join Louisville event split fledglings would compete against fledg lings makes event thats fair dont care say judges judge fairly know human Ive experienced fly ing against entry contestants big names circuits already Its darned hard beat someone whos around discussed meeting able attend some guys decided give split event try enough entries worked Well trips month planned another trip St Louis weather got time Im ginning worry write Ive little flight time old Skyhawk year havent out see enough suit Yes can drive some trips made because weathers bad end road dont know about Id hate drive five hours stand around rain hope understand hate keep apologiz ing coming out thats way trip missed out really wish hadnt join Jeff Troy Law renceville IL As know couple years back looked Lawrence ville/Vincennes area possible Nats site Well Jeff given warm welcome officials two cities fired up about feeling would Council meets October good chance Lawrenceville/Vin cennes will picked 1990 Nats Could AMA National Fly-in AMA Nationals agenda District VI 1990 wonder have admit its ex citing thought Ive talked several people around about prospect Muncie becoming site AMAs new home havent anything good responses As writ ing Ive heard nothing about ne gotiations know its good hands goes well time read will have made decision Muncie purchase Ive heard several people district say weve already made purchase yet Im afraid Hey lets see what got month some got few pictures couple fellas month guess Id bet ter share before screw up run out room first Kenny Kern AVP Bedford IN held Fun Scale event Ken feels new trend agree contest rained out time darned near got rained out next try Well held out pic shows winners Thats Gary Wild first-place winner along Dennis Friesel Kenny Kern placed second third ne second set ot pictures comes trom Bob Gaynor Flying Cardinals North ern Kentucky wanted share new plane us developed friend Dick Thomas Dick calls R1-BD has swept-forward lower wing swepthack tinner wino Neat Flies well ton know Ive complained about trips havent made year shop now beautiful place work Ive got about ready building season guess cant complain too much Another thing occupy ing time instucting son fly RC Im proud hes finally decided join sport/hobby Hes doing well little luck will have soloed time read wasnt bad after Ive some time productive own hobby Enough now. 138 Model Aviation Frequency Alert Radio control operation Televi sion channel four viewing area sub ject interference TV broadcast signal TV channel op erates band next 72 MHz ra dio control band transmitter em its high power signals can cause radio control interference under cer tain conditions Should have channel four TV station area advised exercise caution use older wideband single conversion re ceiver another flier operating RC channel 20 Testing recom mended determine whether problem exists Consult Fre quency Coordinator recom mended test procedures further details Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472182 FAX 313-348-4175 AssIstant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0410 Gleowood N Golden Vaiiey MN 50427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 308 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boa 33 Knife River MN 55809 Rassell Knetzger 2525 5 Shorewood Bivd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Pani Place Holland MI 48423 Cad Mohs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Paul Smilh 11112 Dill Drive Sterling HIs MI 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocqua WI 54548 Merry Christmas issue al though youll receive few weeks early also means flying season over blessed time work doors new models swap shops mall shows Indoor flying breather outdoor sessions hardy ones will still out dressed fly weather Thats advantage Mid west national flying site since allows different activities during year Thinking about also reminds tell book districts tabletop displays early FAI World Championships Fentress working Pylon looking Heli Pattern afternoons What weekso great fliers see action sideways rolls inverted autorota tion Curtis Youngblood extremely quiet Pattern ships fast Pylon ones too happy motor-cross obstacles meeting numerous gray-haired model ers flew past FAI WCs fun Gone Flying ever sad section write tribute flying buddies Ralph Brooke Sevener really good friend flew two World Championships Genk Sweden still have long peaked AMA cap gave Genk will pass museum October hope Jeannie will feel some comfort memories Ralph Pontiac MAC lost valuable member Ed Teal Although restricted wheelchair since plane accident Ed seen shows meets spent hour joshing other discussing modeling activities last met swap fun fly shared canopy Bob Bailey sent news passing Bill Moore show team member origi nally Lansing area recently liv ing Florida Bill provided club field named honor farm accident left Bill arm built magnificent models flew singlestick flawlessly Thank pleasant memories long flights District happenings Ribcrackers hold monthly meeting Monday theyre making special evening hav ing founder members What great idea quite way stimulate inter est too Dan Miles organized Cox CL sessions annual Willow Run Air Show program reviewed earlier MA first time shipped out run locally poor weather made CL circles very popular show organiz ers allowed extra flying too still have district patches sale $1 includes shipping received several photos column written back ball-point bled through face prefer receive stick-em note pencil District roundup Crasofield now uses crash report gather data hold begin ner sessions prior regular meetings Ed itor Tom Rent Minnesota R/C Soaring Society uses alphabet help obtain arti des membership Lange has member Indian City 50 years Rochester Aero Model Society holds begin ners night thats getting crowded Big push noise reduction PAMA River Valley Flyers mentioning safety field r Rapids Skyhawks has lost its field due nonmembers bad flying Bay Flyers holding building clinic kick off winter sessions lly Glitch never too old enjoy second childhood ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics December 1989 139 Mike Woods phoro Milwaukee Circiemasters help Brown Deer middle schoolers get hands experience CL very successful Drogram Radio impound Al Doerr flying site Wayland Ml faul mlrn pnoro Willow Run Air Show Cox Hobbies PT19 road show Overcast skies limited full-scale flying gave action CL Com bat killer Ed Brzys instructs newest pro tege new concept crash insurance Al Doerr Invitational Fly sun thats end Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Boyd Bowdish photo John Hall CD Scalemasters qualifier Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texys VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 AssociaCe Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Batun Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrinon 800 T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horstman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 WOod St Teearkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 28 Oakridge Dr. Masmelle AR 7211e Charles Stevens 226 Delta St. Pasadena TX 77508 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chane Carroilton TX 75006 months column written Glenn Gresens AVP Baton Rouge LA let ter reads follows Modeling South Louisiana area takes forms activity centered around AMA sanctioned clubs major emphasis usually RC CL fliers also active Baton Rouge Bi Liners uses truly magnificent site cityowned maintained sports complex near center city two paved circles paved Carrier flight deck plenty grass fly Combat other reasons might prefer softer impact area Relations municipal au thorities have uniformly good having survived several unfortunate inci dents inevitably occur multipurpose public facilities Bi-Liners sponsors annual AA con test featuring good slate CL events emphasis Junior activities Turnout 1989 edition Bayou Fly-In en couraging CD Kurt Carlson help Charlie Melancon planned managed thoroughly enjoyable contest partic ularly gratifying note several younger modelers participating own no help modeling fath ers Precision Aerobatics Stunt will always CL event draws good turnout contestants Donny Melanson Bi-Liners se rious proponent demanding disci pline designs builds own equip ment usually finishes top ten Nats CL also alive well New leans area old Ringmasters Flying Club has reorganized name short ened simply Ringmasters old hands still active new members have swelled ranks about 30 fly ing field historic City Park New leans has also reactivated after several years often takes considerable time pa tience hard work negotiate satisfac tory arrangement results usu ally well worth little extra effort RC clubs come various sizes config urations south Louisiana clubs have basic corps sport fliers begin ners form backbone model ing activities competition fliers clubs tend specialize single event Dixie Flyers operate leased field near Ramah LA serious Pattern fliers relatively small club 50 60 members recently sent eight contestants Class AA regional Pattern contest brought home eight trophies Dixie mem hers won least trophy event AMA Novice FAI Dixie presi dent Kearney Lejeune placed eighth Ad vanced Pattern Nats Paul Verger other Dixie member regular competitor Masters Tournament Paul also Dis trict Ill VP NSRCA has recently become official AMA Special Interest Group RC Aerobatics content competing RC Aerobatics Dixie Flyers has developed efficient team staging Pattern competitions regularly sponsors two AA contests year Baton Rouge RC Club oldest club area its members have par ticipated RC Pattern Sport Scale con tests since late Fifties members have also developed several competitive events flown club contests usually unsanctioned open anyone valid AMA license Several AMA fun-flys scheduled year BRRCC members have come experts type flying BRRCC also schedules four five Pylon Races year accommodate local field condi tions reduce manpower requirements Quickie-type planes 300-sq-in wings 15 engines raced AMA short course Quarter Midgets smaller planes shorter course allow rac es flown flaggers callers other nonflying officials needed bigbore Pylon Racing Q-300 concept originally developed HAPRA Club Houston anyone small er racers yen fly fast turn left should contact author info Ba ton Rouge program other end flight speed spectrum BRRCC regularly holds RC Duration contests Similar popular Renaud Memorial event RCD has approved Special Events Con test Board rules given under Event No 702 AMA rule book Several other clubs around country sponsoring contests little exposure RC Duration could become popular contest event Crescent City RC Club New leans another group long history has operated various sites around city years new field lo cated sugar plantation near Edgard LA has amenities including large paved runway extensive covered pavil ions ceiling fans combat Loui siana summer need climate control small club house indoor plumbing air condi tioning Over years Crescent City fliers have participated forms modeling recently Giant Scale has become very popular Large multiengine planes warbirds fan-powered jets often seen new field together usual sortment sport jobs Eighties have growth period Academy large problems have encountered Like President Don Lowe says sky limit Presidents Corner column October feel good about future still concerned about notorious phase-in plan suggest checking June 89 installment Presidents Corner Don spells out situation plain words will something nobodys ego transmitter will destroyed seems after years doubt sometimes acrimonious de bate really controversial factors have handled AMA FCC reasonable rational manner result should flexible system regulations will give us tools need exer cise protect right use Godgiven electromagnetic spectrum safety minimum hassle Modeling has important part life 40 years appreciate op portunity help work AMA hope visit some other clubs south Louisiana near future would certainly pleased hear individual AMA mem bers live fly corner Dis trict VIII also invited contact questions complaints suggestions 140 Model Aviation ne urescent City RC Club built safety barrier runway landowner grew sugarcane Richard Adema built Eagle Urescent ey HL LtUD niters operane luxurious facility near Edgard LA Chris Siggins James McKinney Kurt Carl son Carson Billings competed Slow Combat Baton Rouge Bi-Liners spring contAst 0-300 Pylon Racers Baton Rouge RC Club field Contact author informa tion easy way race Mickey Genre uses cajun microwave prepare Crawfish Crackup other re gional delicacies BRRCC functions Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address tar EMAIL 760672750 Faa 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathas Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saliva KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloadas 5ious Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columkine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Slave Mangles Radio Service Center 816 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 District IX AMA meeting tradition Continues informal social gathering eve ning four years ago Denver just prior Executive Council meeting wellorganized two-day District IX meeting leaves attendees wishing look ing forward next year Thats what modelers district have come expect yearly District AMA meetings Well mark calendars make reservations travel plans now November 17 18 19 Bis marck ND See announcement below have done lot growing years meeting promises best yet District IX Associate VP North Da kota Russ Miller has organized exten sive comprehensive meeting model ers guests Constructive feedback tells us year District AMA meeting meets needs modelers district Major agenda items Bismarck year will include Presentations technical information Organizational information national dis trict local Special interest seminars Viewing latest AMA-produced videotapes RC transmitter stickering weekend District awards recognition Lots door prizes attendees Socialization conference setting Banquet Saturday night honoring Execu tive Director John Worth retiring after several decades service AMA New yearLadies Day Program Saturday include escorted tours lo cal sites lunch/fashion show shopping special attendance prizes Meet visit AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Vice President Dave Brown AMA District IX Vice President Travis McGi n nis AMA Headquarters staff Vince Man kowski Bob Underwood Geoff Styles District AVPs other officials Short visiting Nats AMA HQ dur ing Executive Council meeting may see visit AMA nota bles place will meeting Dont miss District newsletter editorsfeel free copy following information club publications inform club members Keep landings soft intentional District IX Meeting November 17-18-19 Kirkwood Motor Inn Bismarck North Dakota Reservations 701 258-7700 Friday Night Nov 17 730 pm RegistrationlSocial Saturday Nov 18 845 am4D0 pm General Sessions 630 pmBanquet Sunday Nov 19 900 amNoon Wrap-up Major Prize Drawings Reserve seat contact Russ Miller 980 North 3rd Carrington ND 58421 701 652-2321 home 701 652-2739 work December 1989 141 Arizona 0 California e Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 19161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Oaail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95629 Darwin Barrie 9252 E Tarney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 99819 Craig W HatS 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69129 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 94321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Grubs Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Pelt z 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85749 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BelIflower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 19161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr 910 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action latest AMA enroll ments have soared past 150000 follow ing 7/14/89 District I18256 District II14149 District III14486 District IV9325 District V18175 District VI13886 District VII12667 District VIII13757 District IX5686 District X24047 District Xl6515 Total Experts tell accounts 15% total RC fliers math serves correctly means approxi mately 800000 people United States fly members Acad emy Im sure fast unaffiliated numbers growing its same rate Academy growing have increased about 100000 year cause lack marketing program up till now committee have named chairman has formed cor rect oversight lets assume miss ing boat additional 100000 poten tial new AMAers really thought big 1000000 fliers could AMAers mention above Brilli ant question As committee guy mar keting Ive racking brain deter 1 How get $40000000 guys represent AMA coffers 2 How much can spend accomplish 3 How much time will take should allowed 4 And no other reason sheer number members district get raise Respond have minute need help Heres another interesting questionnaire might want respond Sounds lot like RC World Florida smaller teresting scale questionnaire designed gather information about people interested limited membership country club-type model flying airport Conceivably would voting members associate nonvoting members ruled elected board directors organization would purchase ap propriate land develop runways clubhouse possibly storage lockers etc 1 Would attend meeting discuss feasibility such project 2 What would expect such member ship cost 3 What would acceptable monthly dues 4 members think should 5 If associate membership costs less what percentage full membership should cost keeping mind no voting privileges 6 Would rather full member associate member heartiest congratulations F3B guys Larry Jolly Seth Dawson Richard Spicer gold eluded right top final standings competed worlds best did us proud Thanks also Richard Brian Tiltman Chan manager Don Edberg energy effort enthusiasm sup port fliers District direction September 21 marks next district phone conference meeting sides regular permanent items discus sion district flight site district dinner longrange planning money district symbol new item docket full-time dis trict employee Qualifications About 5 ft 6 tall 25 years old blond just kidding discussion develops Im getting enough contestants district symbol Please send Its 140949going fun District X place regular letter month next few issues going hear associates Leading off presti gious District X associates list aggres sive guy bay Brian Nelson Starting out can say being asso ciate vice president has far very enjoyable experience lots hard work Its always interesting AMA makes decisions prob lems face Its also enlightening Oct see bottom line few indi uals make calls recently sent survey 42 clubs area responsibility survey met some interesting results As Regg knew need district flying site Anumber-one results Several other interesting points Control Line Soaring folks feel left out feels get moneys worth AMA encouraging ideas com ing down pipeline involves AMAs ef forts carve Out program helps clubs directly program involves land purchasing assistance like Makeshift fields no sanctions no insurance scare lot us would take ter rible accident cause local authorities start eliminating hobby through city county ordinances Thats say everyone must belong AMA should have some type insurance AMA helps providing both uniform voice insurance Keep mind current policy todays courts society eliminate risks Especially California important goal preserve hobby keep fun hobby headaches During next few months Ill visit ing clubs hoping get handle what needs AMA can help clubs received surveys havent returned yet please send other thing AMA limits length vice presidents column right Please take time call write AMA ask improve communications tool let ting VPs have space Thanks everyone Brian Nelson AMA 6816 Thanks Brian help support Keep up enthusiasm Im out pictures letters Let em fly well work Mohammed Abdul Yasis Don Prince re minds Symbol Contest cutoff date De cember 11989 142 Model Aviation NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO 703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop ies articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial 703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising - 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 99023 Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller PO Boo 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mjschke 4050 Fourth Ave. N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Malleno 15056 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 99133 Brace Nelson 607 9 Vicksburg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PG Boo 623 Klamath Fallo OR 97601 Chick Young 11225 125th St 9 #69 Poyallap WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Mount Rainier R/C Society will hold its ninth Puyallup Expo Fairgrounds Puyallup February 3 & 4 weather should back normal make plans Dont forget come dis trict meeting will 1 pm Sat urday See Jim McCarty contest coordinator District Xl would like have district clubs get contest dates ASAP schedule can built can work potential conflicts scheduling meeting will 2 pm following district meet ing Puyallup Last month covered some people District Xl worked make last Nats success should noted complete list lot people worked long hard everything did greatly appreciated took ef fort workers make 89 Nats success other people usu ally mentioned anywhere else der put Nato small group inspect sites gather workers generally make sure will Nats come What direct push cajole entreat threaten whatever else takes see contestant has place compete people run contest personally appreciate work thanks no special order Bob Landry Bev Wisniewski Chuck Foreman Betty Stream Sandy Frank ran events such Greg Froelich John Guenther Others did work necessary keeping Nats going example George Steiner usual boss fre quency man people work Academy kept opera tions going Diane Gallalee Joyce Hager Geoff Styles Greg Chartrand amazing ly knew little nut bolt packed Jeff Troy Bob Vojslavek Lou Ward Executive Director John Worth put long hours did wife Lillian Last least Vince Mankowski person puts together makes happen Since Vince will taking over Executive Director after first year may last Nats will run people others Ive mentioned thank super Nata Its time pictures change first few arent Bob Balch although rest Lets start future ganization three fine young men won big left Dave Warren second Senior Hand-launched Glider first Gas first PAA load sec ond /2A Power third P30 ninth Wakefield middle Alan Mace took first Indoor first Outdoor Sen ior HLG right Dallas Mace first Indoor third Outdoor Junior HLG Im pretty sure three SOB members live Seattle area Dwight Larks National Junior Champ Peanut Scale contemplates trophy Dwight lives California believe Grace exemplified delicate craft weighs less average wing rib butcher out will fly tens minutes stately progress dont know assume its flier loved minute Kibbe Dome Its very large building virtually no drift understand heaven Indoor flier teIieve Indoor shot saw color youd see plane sitting grassy sward Actually its artificial turf Kibbe Dome plane Larry Kruses Santos Dumont canard won first Open Peanut gentleman Mr Al Borer complete SOB T-shirt seems Al went first Nats 1940 Now notes lit tle vague rot vaguer memory times have rely notes have gone through laundry think Chicago think Al won trip Nats second Nats 89 version Tn-Cities got story straight Al will have re member about Nats seems Al propelled FF job air FF site south Badger Mountain Unfortu nately forgot light DT fuse plane hit great lift took over moun tain Well sez good-bye plane long after two young men enjoy ing themselves near Nats HQ motel noticed something floating down river swam out re trieved Als lost airplane too bad least five miles air over mountain Columbia River delivered HQ Next shot looking sort northwest along flight line Pattern Scale flown Vista Field previ ous pictures taken TLH lineup some models flown Nats Float Fly top picture dark line probably will visible crowd specta tors sitting cool shade Leslie Grove Pt rlt just got word city Richland want us back 92 Well what think Can pull off again Ive talked few people lately think wed have good chance holding western side mountains Maybe Spo kane would good site Drizzle Circuit should operation soon Delta Park Portland Either Mike Hazel John Thompson should know Happy Thanksgiving December 1989 143 U Io Scaling Up Ebenezer Modelers like myself often take too much granted guiding beginners reminded recent letter chap eager build Ebenezer plans July 1989 Junior Flight questions 1 far back nose does pylon sit 2 high pylon 3 far back does lower wing go 4 fuselage in sheet Okay lets take look Ive reproduced part plans ready reference first thing should note goes model airplane some dimen sions important others important angle incidence decalage simply difference between stabilizer wings downthrust angle Just about everything else can vary slightly making dif ference Ebenezer note big dis crepancies wing area outline stabi lizer fin between Allied Ger man versionsdifferences dont change flight characteristics Scaling up plan isnt difficult just takes little arithmetic First choose con venient dimension plan mea sure ruler properly called scale selected 10-in span stabilizer tailplane dimension will plan measures 31/2 converted deci mals thats 35 Therefore ratio model dimension plan dimension 10 35 Dividing 35 10 get using calculator 28571428 round off 2857 Now can mea sure undimensioned distance plan multiply 2857 get dimen sion should model Since nose area Ebenezer cluttered Question 1 would better worded far rear end does FLIGHT ED WHITTENI 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 pylon sit rather far back nose . pylon 325 325 x constant 2857 equals 92857 hair over 9 Thats close enough Question 2How high pylon relatively important Since fuselage probably wont turn out exactly like drawing pylon should measured some reference line top body Draw line side fuselage extending upper surface stab forward very accurately center fore aft pylon about 14 750 above reference line 750 x 2857 puts top pylon its center about 2% above reference line will make pylon depending cut fuselage top about 1 above fuselage Note however its dence important exact height Question 3The rear edge lower wing will same method approxi mately 8 rear end Question 4The deepest part body turtledeck just aft cockpit isnt important dimension Id simply make turtledeck lower ever can calculate about 3 Id use 3 x -in-thick sheet add A-in-sq x 1-in-long piece area other words neither plans nor 100% accurate distance wings rear end relatively important height pylon rest di mensions arent Whats really important angles decalage angle incidence tween stabilizer wings being critical dimension According plans should about 5 60 After mak ing sure slot stabilizer cut accurately measure height ref erence line leading edge wing making sure leading edge er trailing edge shown plan Also extremely important downthrust anglenote plan calls five 100 gives lot latitude exact setting will depend model Build about 7 80 downthrust make sure motor can easily ad justed firewall Add washers crease decrease angle test flights model requires designer has found Ebenezers should balance center-of-gravity bit two-thirds wing chord distance back leading edge upper wing Add clay front rear achieve before first flight Adjust ments should made balance point location test glides flight adjustments should made downthrust maybe slight touch fin tab Scaling up plan isnt tough Just keep mind whats important Good luck write results dont forget Ebenezers tail needs kept light Hey teachers about scai ing up plans school math project SHEErCEUIJLOIDL4SHEET S SCREEN*-. 3XI2X BEECI4BEIAE LET INlU FUSELAGE3/3tSHEET --5 Lw12 i4 A6PLYEACH 10---- --,WHEELS. 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