AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY 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AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/03
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
AMA FREQUENCY COMMITTEE REPORTFree FCC Licenses RC Expansion Needs Defined Last As folio wup last summers campaign prevent merging 27 MHz RC frequencies CB channels AMAs Frequency Committee has exploring whats needed next improve situation RCers Several months study using inputs AMA members RC indus try leaders AMA s legal counsel have produced following document outlining cur rent problem need go report final document merely opening statement expected modified added additional inputs others received particularly FCC sources Frequency Committee members exploring FCC officials various pos sibilities report same time Committee seeking further thoughts industry MA members members related groups RC car boat organizations Thus document fixed final position paper intended basic document elaborated information subject further change Frequency Committee now however serves status report will used initiate what might called Phase Two current FCC explorationsplanning replace finger dyke now have concerning 27 MHz operations better long-range solution problem expanding RC needs may achieved report developed meeting held AMA HQ mid-November attendance John Strong chairman Frequency Committee Walt Good former chairman current member two members AMA s legal counseling staff several AMA HQ personnel Plan Acquisition New RC Frequencies Prepared AMA Frequency Committee December 1976 1 Purpose acquire new RC frequencies will satisfy needs total RC community long-term basis 2 Background RC hobby began 1930s has grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers use approxi mately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry over $200 million/yr has developed supply electronics kits related accessories hobby elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment noted its performance has copied throughout world Because control RC models short range line-of-sight situation trans mitter power has become established level under watt Hence interference other radio services RC transmitters has proud state essentially zero no known complaints FCC frequencies allocated RC purposes under Class C license category Citizens Band Radio Service number 12 channels two different bands Five channels 27 MHz CB band potential loss frequencies chief stimulant exploration new RC frequencies Interference CB operations RC models has given seri ous consideration FCC Docket 20120 its July 27 1976 release FCC stated believe eventuallyalternatefro quencies must found supplant pre sent 27 MHz Class C allocation because increasing problem interference Class D users Class C radio control operations remaining seven channels 72 MHz band Five allocated 1966 two added 1971 under lowpower 1 watt regulations have very popular Recently due shared nature channels interference has re ported has caused damage some RC model airplanes As result few seven channels can used some areas due safety problem situation has aggravated mixing high low power operators same frequencies Originally 1966 comparatively few high power al locations 72 MHz band number has increased past 10 years continued page 61 Just before Christmas FCC announced effective January 1 1977 classes FCC licenses would issued fee pay ment until further notice action results litigation challenging FCCs author ity determine amounts charged fees Until question resolved FCC suspending fee payments affects RC CB Amateur Broadcasting forms FCC licenses long free period will last un certainperhaps several weeks several months meantime golden opportun ity available boost number Class C RC licenses registered FCC bet ter indicate RC operators really exist deserve consideration Unfortunately use club licenses masks true number RCers AMA therefore urging obtain individual li censes soon possible Now cost license eliminated no excuse continuing use club license anyone except newcomers AMA has hand large quantities FCC license applications Clubs should request im mediately phone letter number license applications desired Individual AMA members clubs can same goal get RCerAMA member notlicensed never better oppor tu nity FCC Recognizes RC Separately FCC announced December 15 1976 Radio Control RC Service has established part new Personal Radio Service separate distinct Citizens Band CB Radio Service means RC will no longer shadow CB activitieswe have own identity should also prevent repeat type crisis last summer RC threat ened loss frequencies CB opera tions now will considered own continued page 59 March1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS IN HOUSTON ON JANUARY 29 annual winter meeting AMA Executive Council will meet during Hob Industry Association trade show Texas agenda will following items plus others may develop between press time issue meeting date 1 1977 Budget main item business will determine size scope AMAs operations rest year explored will number cost-re lated topics a PR Programs nature extent 77 activities will decided including gui dance concerning much should inter nal AMA members much should external general public possible tie medical and/or charitable ganizations air show teams will ex plored well greater emphasis FAI es pecially regard World Championships held Ohio year Discussion major expansion AMAs PR efforts 78 sooner will also considered par ticular goal flying site aid b HQ Operations look current oper ations vs future needs will given view toward possible expansion services officers clubs through improved compu ter processing c Nats/FAI extent AMA financing Nats FAI programs will determined goal budgeting activities within means possible what ever subsidy Council may deem appropri ate d Film Projects Related PR need separate budgeting activity will reviewed regard status current projects funding needed complete improve AMA Film Library ser vice e Model Aviation Magazine operations will reviewed regarding current status fu ture outlook possible improvement margin reserve subscription other sales ar range men ts 2 1977 Nats event schedule offi cials reimbursement entry fee structure other details Nats Executive Committee recommendations will examined goal approving Nats financing opera tional details 3 FAI Procedures Problems past current team selection programs will re viewed goal defining decisionmaking procedures used programs particular regard establishing stan dards finals meet operations Specific questions answered a Should current 2/3 majority require ment program decisions reduced 60% b Should team selection committee ap pointments changed elections some other form term limiting Also reviewed basic question whether decisions team selec tion committees should subject ratifica tion program participants presently re quired AMA members vote Execu tive Council Contest Board decisions Pros cons will discussed 4 1978 Dues preliminary look will given concerning possibility dues crease 1978 based 1977 budget factors goal deciding pro con mid summer 5 Nomination Procedures Consideration approval specific procedures will apply 1977 election AMA offi cers will considered necessary publication advance accordance AMA by-laws may made time Included will consideration should get ballots based date member ship effectivity year election other words should ballot go 77 mem bers may rejoin 78 election officers will serve 78 Also what cutoff date membership should determine gets ballot 6 FAI Stamps Purchase $5 stamp now required AMA members partici pate team selection programs Council will consider whether require also apply world record sanctions possibility current $20 fee world record processing might reduced eliminated 7 Awards Nominations Distinguished Service AMA Fellowships will con sidered Also considered support current efforts regarding perpetual Lind bergh award model aviation 8 Membership Termination Review will made proposed policy procedures regarding expulsion member certain causes Current by-laws provide need amended desired 9 Trade Shows extent AMA par ticipation such shows will considered follow-on discussions subject Council last September problem number shows increasing considerable expense factor involved pro viding displays staffing booths 10 Contest Board Meetings Policy regard ing possibility in-person meetings will considered special regard costs volved transportation reimbursement provided 11 Insurance Review current status AMAs various insurance programs will reviewed particular emphasis prob lems connected basic liability protec tion coverage Current trends regarding costs accidents administration will dis cussed 56 Model Aviation urnary U IIIU aavy i vyimmmam Ivlaaaenaort ii snown ta ig Jack Salmon manager AMAs Alpha Squadron Air Show Team another team member looks Occasion show team demonstration Lakehurst NJ last year Secretary expressed great interest model aviation teams flying skills Photo Bob Lopshire 4*4 *4 *4*44 *4 4* * *4* 4* *4*4* 44 *4*4 *4*4 *4 * President ACADEMY MODEL AERONAUTICS JOWJNVri EMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 LETS MAKE 1977 ght thet little extra effort can turn HOHUM HUMDINGER ! AND BIT OF PERSONAL ADVICE would wise believe deeply yourself because todays world youve already got enough going aoeinst SYMPATHY FOR NEWSLETTER EDITORS read enjoy hundreds newe letters pick up pearlsof wisdom fros them pulled RC3 SHEET R/C Club Chicago KEVIN KARAS ed itor Kevin says HAPPINESS IS RECEIVING ARTICLE TO PUT IN THE NEWSLETTER IVE BEEN THINKING that MODEL AVIATION IS ONE OF THE FEW THINGS THAT IS REALLY FUN THAT ISNT SIN GODFATHER PROGRAM MILEHI BOB GODWIN editor TAIL SPINNERS newsletter Mile Hi R/C Club Denver Colorado December issue found out line MileHi GODFATHER pro gram say Are beginner Are proficient flier know someone wants get hobby anseer yes above let us make offer cant refuse called GOD FATHER Program offeres some thing everyone Primary purpose program give new flyer source aid information draw Godfather assigned student sill available give advise assistance during building end flying portione advantages beqinner obv ious what about person already qualified pilot First get Godfather Program getting involved WHAT IS CLUB FOR involved Secondly enormous feeling selfsatis faction see student solo have taught Third hours have given student student now indebted club goodness knows clubs can use help can get GODFATHER PROGRAM can work ever yone involved! MileHis Godfather headed up Ron Bullard want thank friends MileHi Club giving us very descriptive title GODFATHER use such m program THE LONG WAY AROUND tickles see talk ingtoeachother thru fantastic net Heed table 1976 Plenary Meeting Paris Federation Aeronautique InternationsleCommittew International Aero Modeling Tabulation ClAM Officer Election voting shown blackboard background L-R Mr B LARCHER Deputy Director General FAI ClAM President SANDY PIM ENOFF Finland Technical Secretary TONY AARTS Netherlsnds Secretary JOHN WORTH US work newsletters Fros BILL RAUCH editor Prince George R/C FLYER Prince George maryland picked up cute quote Bill got Toledo Weak Signals Newsletter got DCRC Washington DC Newsletter andnowl passitontoyoutO copy perhaps quote know believe under stand what think said am sure realize what heard what weant Im sure read right! WANT TO KNOW MY AGE ? am darned old can remem ber recognized form air pollution halitosis WHO CARES ABOUT APATHY science has devised pill cure apathy researchers havent able find anyone interested taking ADVICE T BEGINNERS IGHT helpful put up reminder sign flying site following statement LAW OF GRAVITY STRICTLY ENFORCED HERE FLY CAREFULLY AND CHEAT TREE OUT OF rIVAL NVOLVEMENT IN PARIS FAI MEETING THE AMA MEMBERSHIP CAN BE VERY PROUD OF OUR INTERNATIONAL IMAGE AND OF OUR AMA REPRESENTATIVES THIS INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE COMPETITION TEAMS IN THE FIELD December 2nd 3rd representat ives twentyeight countries over world met chambers French Aero Club Paris France eatablish world international competition calendars work out rules standards acceptable participating countries first meeting day en tire body called order pur poses plans meetings explanad pointed out predeclared aqenda items era considered points up greatest weaknese present plan procedure because official agenda always arrives too late proper review individual interest groups leaders After gen eral meeting body divides up technical subcommittee seetings devote time attention categorics special problems subcommittee meetings items official agenda pertain particular interest discussed greatest possible depth Following technical meetings comeittee chairean submits report eseting repro duced delegates other attendees may have copy study general weeting held second day agends matters considered voted upon off ic ial delegates various count ries second matter im portant meeting bidding acceptance bids world champion ships final matter importance last day meetings elec tion Officers SubBosaittee Chairmen cominq year AMA Membership can very proud number US representatives chosen international body areas responsibility include JOHN WORTH Secretary JOHN CLEMENS Vice President Doctor LAIRD JACKSON Chmn Control Line SubComm ittee ADAM SATTLER Chmn R/C Pylon Sub Committee JOHN BURKHAM Chmn Heli copter SubCommittee JOHN CLEMENS Chmn Education Information SubCom mittee outstanding tribute quality AMA representatives six AMAers have chosen swrve among fifteen elective offices considered meeting THESE REP RESENTATIVES AND ALL AMAERS INTERESTED IN OUR FAI INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NOW HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LIVING UP TO March 1977 57 THE FAITH SHOWN IN US BY THE OTHER NAT IONS post fee years under steady plan sore better involvement UNITED STATES thru AMA has become much active participant world model ing competitions affairs have learned lot about both what can gain what can give world aeromodel ing representation has bean con stantly improved technical matters now hands qualified experts catagory rather hands just delegate ThiD plan being expanded revolutionary plan AMA sharing coats recognized special interest groups plan turn leaves administrative experts administration procedural pro blems worry action strongly backed AMA Headquarters US representatives years FAI CIAM Comeitte0 Inter national Aero Modeling JOHN WORTH doing usual excellent Job Secre tory JOHN CLEMNS official US Del egate Dr LA lAD JACKSON concerned Control Line matters RON CHIDGEY represented US A/C Pattern mat ters did JIM SIMPSON Soaring JOHN BURKHAM Helicopter CEORGE XENAKIS looked after Free Flight int erests Scala Subcommittee meeting attended both WORTH CLEMENS personally salute folks active international programs aid developing US PRIDE urge buy FAI STAMP send con tributions support image eyes rest modeling world! STOOPID LOGIC E ng buddies builds sloppiest end worst looking models ever sew trying challenge pride see wouldnt im prove looks planes brought out flying field weekends setd Sure know ore crummy 168 hours week spend about 2 3 hours out field am embarrassed about 2 3 hours out 168 THAT AINT VERY MUCH! guess same sort logic asking tree falls eat no hear does sake noise RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIP very pleasant surprise brought old friend AMAs too see couple days ago Over sandwich acrossthestreet haeburger stand hobby shop Arthur Art Laneau AMA703 East Weymouth Mass spent about hour catchingup seven eight years since seen other Most readers will recognize name Art Laneau AMA sill alsays have debt Art great amount behindthescenes public relations work did AMA Public relations work hard score because cant put figures countable benefits bottom line am witness can assure personable Laneau fellow does hold Fellowship AMA unsung hero very effective efforts encouraging US Navy continue cosponsor AMA NATIONALS us time Navy funds available person nel begun run thin during golden years held Nationals year Naval Air Reserve Training Station moving thru cycle four points touching parts country Under fourpoint plan NATS held year Willow Grove NAS near Philadelphia next year Glenvies NAS north Chicago following year Los Alamitos NAS nsor Los Angeles year after Dallas NAS 4point system youngster countey National model Airplane Championships held near home during Junior competitive years again during Senior Age Class competitive years course some times during adult Open Age Class years Academy Model Aeronautics will always have debt US Navy support AMA paying debt interesting youth US aviation thus waking available Navy Air superior selection future Navy personnel happy marriage between AMA Navy continued 25 years important part AMAs history Considering 1976 AMA Nationals held WrightPatterson Air Force Base 1977 Nationals held March Air Force Base Riverside California logical wonder AMA leaders aint possibly ex ploring possibility setting up long range program cosponsorship US Air Force can bet AMAs leadwrs looking thing like especially encouraged warm enthusiastic cooperation being given toward 1977 NATS RIVERSIDE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION case familiar Air Force Association booster group retired Air Force folks interested industry end civic individuals dedicated toward being liaison between Air Force industry communities involved Air Force its personnel Always great folks item started out about Art Laneau got carried away Any hoe Art asked say Hello old friends AMA also always good bunch latest funny stories Good guy seek him out THIS ART LANEAU MIGHT TELL YOU some phoney story like about fellow considering suicide decided practice jumping out basement windows SOME FOLKS ARE SAVING FOR TRIP TO NEXT YEARS NATIONALS OTHERS ARE SAV ING UP TO PAY FOR LAST YEARS TRIP FINAL FAI ITEM discussed con troversional item Paris meet ing agenda possible vote change World Championship cycle contests twoyear three year cycle Although several suggestions alternative plans handling everincreasing world championships problem never put test because near unanesous vote motion continue present plan should meet favor AMAers since opinion able gather shown preference action taken TONGUEINCHEEK MEASURMENTS Last month mentioned JIM CATHY NEWMAN met married because Cathy having kindly del ivered Jims misdirected AMA mail him Jim got sharp gel Cathy overheard us discussing FAA sug gested 400 foot altitude limit model planes said Four hundred feet Lets see metric would four centipedes! THE NEWSLETTER EDITORS DILEMMA ! SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB has newsletter called Plane Talk edited ED BROWN called Ed phone get permission copy item paper said ha didnt know came orig inally modified suit AMAs newsletter editors About newsletter editors says expresses opinion sub ject rying run things silent has lost interest agrees s originality does agree rant tries appear cordial nnosing aloof ld trimmed down bit has opinion headed explains both pros cons pussyfooting writes long detailed articles wound up writes short articles know score has editor long time lacks new ideas has editor short time lacks experience dresses sell ks big shot dresses shaby er representative tries get members write articles y tries hack oen ks gods gift club makes lot errors terate doesnt make errors tass takes f vacation has year AND YOU THINK YOUVE GOT PROBLEMS! FROM THE SAME NEWSLETTER SEATTLE RADIO AERO CLUB Ban quet Destruction Award went RAD RUSSELL celebrated act formation flying time app roached buddy DON OLSONs plane rear chewed its tail off Ironically award presented Red Don Olson make Rads day still sore complete prop jumped out bit him hand Yea some 18 stitchesworth 51000 per stitch ONE MODELER SAID TO ANOTHER right landing gear shorter left landinq gear landing gears shorter other what would buddy answered Id probably limp THJKABOUT IT! dont buy newspaper buy news dont buy life insurance buy security others dont buy glasses buy vision dont buy AMA License buy dedicated leadership cooperation entire membership join hands things can alone **** thats now ****** 58 Model Aviation FCC Recognizes RC page 55 merits eventually own regula tions text FCC announcement REORGANIZATION OF CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE RULES RENAMING OF THE CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE DOCKET 20120 Commission today adopted Third Report Order Docket 201 20 changing names Citizens Radio Service its subdesignations implementing edi torial reorganization Part 95 Rules name Citizens Radio Service changed Personal Radio Services Class Citizens Radio Service changed General Mobile Radio Service Class C Citizens Radio Service changed Radio Control RC Service Class D Citizens Radio Service changed Citizens Band CB Radio Ser vice reorganized Part 95 consists four subparts three Personal Radio Services fourth subpart contains technical standards applicable Personal Radio Services Rules have revised require licensees Personal Radio Services must have possession subparts applicable instead complete Rule Part 95 Additionally Subpart D required furnished CB Radio Service unit sold Commission stated new names descriptive nature services previous designations Commission also stated reorgan ization interim measure assist licen sees understanding rules must know Commission expects make substantive changes text Personal Radio Services Rules its resources permit reorganization name changes come effective january 27 1977 RC AEROBATIC TEAM FINALS TO SPRINGFIELD OHIO December vote current team selec tion finalists has approved Springfield Muni cipal Airport Ohio site picking team represent US 1977 RC Aerobatic World Championships finals meet will take place weekend before World Championships will held same location finals will held Saturday Sunday June 25-26 following Mon day possible rain date bad weather terferes weekend flying first time teams will selected close World Cham pionshipsan ideal situation according would like team members fly world event soon possible after win team selection meet especially team selection can same location world event So stage set unique combina tion events RC Pattern enthusiasts back-to-back weekends two top compe titions Aerobatic flying participants planning now stay Springfield 10 days Pattern activity CALIF NATS IS APPROVED Commanding Officer March Air Force Base has confirmed 1977 Nats approved dates August 7-14 Like wise University California-Riverside has confirmed dormitories available during period Nats contestants officials meantime negotiations under way regarding use Santa Ana door March Air Force Base will used Control Line Scale RC events except RC Soaringthe latter expected held within 5-10 miles Free Flight events planned held just north air base within mile two Nats Executive Committee meeting scheduled take place Riverside Jan uary 22 key representatives Californ ia model interests invited meeting will have determined details daily event scheduling staffing budget recom mendation AMA Executive Council meet week later Houston January 29 Nats will joint operation AMA Air Force Association first what hoped similar AMA/ AFA events future Convention Visitors Division Riverside Cham ber Commerce also providing support RC WORLD CHAMPS PLANS UNDERWAY Following approval Federation Aeronautique Internationale December AMAs offer host 1977 RC Aerobatics World Championships Springfield OH now being converted detailed planning event scheduled July 4th week end will held municipal airfield 1976 Nats Free Flight RC Soar ign events flown Arrangements have already made nearby Wittenberg University use air conditioned dormitories contes tants officials Breakfast dinner meals will university lunches air field Major motels within few miles air port Scots Inn Holiday Inn Ramada Inn expected used US model er-spectators some officials Ten countries have already advised tentions send teams Australia Austria Belgium Canada England Finland Ireland Norway South Africa Switzerland least 20 countries expected participate total 60 team members area help US modelers cur rently being solicited concerns meeting teams upon arrival country NY LA Chicago helping model box hand ling assistance transferring other transportation Ohio AMA members terested helping effort re quested send note AMA HQ Arrivals US expected during period Saturday June 25 through Wednesday June 30 departures return trip will Tuesday July 5th AEROMODELING HAZARDS apparent lack awareness modeling can hazardous health Since build glue sandpaper paint solder exposed myriad chemical substances can extremely dangerous particularly concentrations build up body Often work close un ventilated areas Length exposure hazar dous material erratic based work pattern Also tend associate side ef fects model work illness Some may use materials manner other man ufacturer intended may lack adequate information manufacturer harmful ingredients factors can have severe influence health Hazardous materials may affect mo del builders gases irritating fumes chem icals dusts abrasives noxious ma terials may enter body through inhalation ingestion absorption through skin may affect organ body well blood Materials methods used modelers craftsworkers can expose toxic chemical metal dusts mists sprays fumes capable causing serious irreversible health impairment federal Occupational Safety Health Act OSHA gave broad authority Department Labor Depart ment Health Education Welfare sure safe healthy working conditions workers industry provisions pro motion research development cri teria dealing toxic material such safe exposure levels listing known toxic substances establishment National Institute Occupational Safety Health impressive legislation attempt protect us work others hobbyists no provisions up individual keep informed apply safety precautionary procedures example hazardous substance polyester resin Liquid polyester resins give off fumes injurious kidneys liver effects cumulative meaning dont fade away increase exposure materials continues obvious precaution therefore protect skin handling resins liquid form because skin absorbs chemicals carried blood stream kidneys case both fumes liquid resin can harmful People have fainted after working long periods resins have ill flu-like symptoms excessive fatigue headaches general malaise general extreme caution should used plastics especially catalyzing pro cessthat liquid state heat forming well grinding lamina ting particularly important use resins children present since tend sensitive effects least 150 substances commonly used painting sculpture ceramics other crafts potentially harmful list grow ing Unfortunately specific brand-name pro ducts chemical contents may harmful cannot compiled aeromodeler facilities scien tific testing laboratory expensive man-hours scientists some examples include toxic metals paints capable causing brain March1977 59 nervous system damage fluorocarbon propel lants aerosol spray products capable triggering dangerous heart-rhythm abno rmali ties silica asbestos alabaster talc dusts capable causing lung disease polyester re sins harmful liver other organs talcum powders contain asbes tos often mined talc Both hazardous Mixed dope makes great wood filler precautions certainly should taken Forced-air ventilation frequent vacuuming prevent dust accumulation use filter face masks sanding working dusty areas avoidance aerosol solvent gases washing before smoking eating common sense precautions can pre vent harmful exposure hazardous substances workshop primary function lungs ex change oxygen carbon dioxide Exposure fumes associated such processes painting welding foam cutting gluing can cause thickening wall sac air exchanged Gases fumes small particles may also irritate breathing passages causing swelling increased amounts mucus narrows breath ing passages making breathing difficult Con tinued exposure may cause permanent dam age lung tissue Everyoneincluding modelerwho works chemicals has potential risk People fall High Risk categories especially endangered prolonged exposure chemical substances overtax already overburdened body exposed same hazards adults children suffer greater consequen ces because small size breathing passages elderly chronic disease greater risk because aging pro cess allergic person risk because defense system overreacts irritant substances Other High Risk groups include smokers heavy drinkers drug abusers habits overtax bodys defense sys tem making susceptible ad ded toxic effect chemicals solvents resins dusts Occurance of following symptoms working models can warn exposure hazardous materials Symp toms may occur variable period time after working chemicals headache diz ziness blurred vision bad taste mouth gen eral fatigue nausea vomiting nervousness loss appetite chronic cough dermatitis ir ritability skin discoloration depression shortness breath Aerosols Spray Painting An aerosol suspension fine solid liquid particles gas An aerosol product packaged under pressure can discharged its container pressure problem aerosols produce microscopic-sized particles can penetrate deep lungs frequent ly contain propellants solvents active gredients toxic delicate lung membranes inhaled Like oxygen aerosolized particles may also cross over blood carried other organs contents normal liquid solid form cannot enter body therefore less hazardous unless course swallowed vaporized danger great Determining health hazards aerosols complex process Respiratory effects less visible therefore complex other effects such skin particle size hereditary constitutional factors people toxic irritative allergenic potential ingredients facts considered looking ef fects products may have lungs animal tests done aero 501 contents effort determine toxicity safe assume results will ap proximate possible toxic effects man Remember except propellant spray painting creates same hazards aerosols both can hazardous asthma allergies chronic lung heart disease young children tiny deli cate bronchial tubes cannot begin spec ulate what long-term disease may caused part exposure certain ingredients aerosol products including paint contact cements sometimes used skin foam wings have sud den deaths attributed inhalation aerosols drug-oriented people asthmatics Bacteria mold contamination aerosol product can another potential ha zard Allergic ingredients aerosols vegetable gums animal proteins cause ad verse respiratory effects although reactions likely occur persons have allergic tendencies have lung prob lems aerosol ingredients inhaled large amountsorswallowed con centrated form poisonous highly dan gerous Freon used propel material has shown produce increased irritability heart muscle can fatal So Al ways read label before using aware potential health hazard Use products sparingly aerosols must used sure area properly ventilated window pre ferable exhaust fan Cover face some form protection such paper mesh cloth filter Discontinue use cough ing tightness chest throat irritation occurs Persons cardiac respiratory conditions should use aerosols Avoid use aerosols around children Keep mo deling products out reach children Ventilate pleasant odor does always mean safe inhale Ask yourself aerosolized products use cause symptoms resembling cold hay fever time same day use discontinue use immmliately consult physician Soldering Brazing Soft soldering employing electric iron gun modelers use does pre sent significant lead exposure hard sol dering brazing temperatures encoun tered sufficiently high require precau tions toxic metals involved Two deaths have traced improper use silver solder containing cadmium diagnosis both deaths cadmium poisoning cadmi um pneumonitis pulmonary edema though precautions taken transfer process outdoors provide ventilation other worker became ill after three days ex posure hospitalized recovered Some fluxes used soldering brazing may irritating upper respira tory system Acid fluxes should handled cautiously since skin contact may produce burn former welder now hobby industry said quit welding business realized few people worked lived long enough draw retire ment Common sense should used us work chemicals aerosols symptoms occur identify chemicals processes worked Take precautions note continued occurence symp toms indicate need seek medical advice better smoke smoke work same time Work well-venti lated area use fans maintain air flow Va cuum prevent dust becoming air borne use water cautiously cleaning up spills prevent further spread dust Use separate utensils eating working wash hands before smoking eating dont eat work area Always keep children area working hazardous materials Know materials use caution protect skin using solvents materials containing solvents working dusty processes wear protective breathing device instances keep work clothes clean Simply being aware potential ha zards materials techniques use pursuit hobby/sport aeromo deling will likely go long way reducing consequences improper procedures may have using perhaps former lack necessary precautions Use common sense take advantage space age products causing problems could take fun out good healthy hobby MEMBERSHIP TOTALS STILL WAY AHEAD As December 17 Wright Brothers Day AMA 37341 members signed up 1977 1334% increase over same time 1976 compares 32946 76 30709 75 27695 74 26049 73 Thus running over 10000 members ahead four years ago about 4400 members ahead last year HUTCHINSON PROPERTY PURCHASE CANCELLED After two years again-off again nego tiations AMA efforts purchase airport property Hutchinson KS dropped property now expected sold local manufacturer already owns other land airport AMA could have bought land time during past two years pur chase contingent upon working out sa tisfactory use arrangement owner runways ramp area control tower negotiations got bogged down uncer tainties delays about year Meanwhile buildings AMA would have obtained suffered through two extra winters deterioration repair maintenance end offered last chance purchase last October AMA regretfully decline Thus ends what promising problem-plagued period controversy concerning whether purchase should have made 60 Model Aviation RC Expansion continued page SS such allocation substantial geographic area around high power operation becomes vir tually useless low power operation Also additional problem has caused allowing government particularly military operation band Thus otherwise sat isfactory band has its potential growth reduced small percentage RC modelers technically oriented fly Am ateur Radio frequencies could use frequencies RC requirements extensive written license examination code test has tended restrict interest spite problems have dis couraging RC modeling activity has grown modest rate over years has become stable hobby/sport attraction responsible element population re cord RC modelers compliance FCC regulations resulting minimal terference other services has outstand ing fact stressed deserving en couragement expansion 3 User Needs RC users include control models aircraft cars boats users belong national organizations compete thousands contests year other users fun-flyers par ticipate competition members national organizations total number RC enthusiasts estimated 250000 average age 35 years plan applies needs of RC users noted above important single need long term allocation interferencefree channels RC operations re quirement inherent characteristics RC hobby wherein loss control model due interference can cause se vere damage expensive equipment well potential damage property per sonal injury Interference-free operation can best ob tained exclusively allocated channels Channels shared other lowpower users may also satisfy requirement sharing services selected minimize mutual interaction fact RC models used during daytime remote areas should make such selection shared users possible Simultaneous use number channels required virtually RC activities whe ther racing competition group fun-flyers local flying field Thus RC channels should selected allow simul taneous usage modelers close prox imity other eg several yards apart Further changeable channels easy crystal replacement circuit switching necessary present RC events such racing heats Some larger com petitions limit entry fixed number competitors RC channel means pre-registration system case late registrant may enter switching un filled channel Such switching needed permit effective use channels available especially areas some chan nels less satisfactory others total number frequencies handle long term need judged 30 based several factors contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 Class C channels several 53 MHz Amateur band b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC chan nels cannot used some areas due local interference problems c Based modest steady growth number RC participants chan nels needed Since last channel alloca tion increase RC 1971 activity has grown least 50% verified increase RC members AMA past 5 years d growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near another site Thus need accommodate groups opera ting within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre q ue ncies e probably upper limit number channels can simultane ously used location example ten gliders currently flown simultaneously site problems Currently two airfields separated several miles used avoid frequency conflicts large contests future additional fre quencies would permit such events held single airfield Thirty channels appear reasonable judgment time foreseeable future Thus proposed total 30 chan nels designated retaining existing se ven channels 72 MHz band ad ding 23 new channels possible five channels 27 MHz band could gradually phased out after acquisition enough new frequencies summary needs - Interference-free channels - Simultaneous use channels - Capability switching channel another - Total 30 RC channels Retain 7 channels 72 MHz band Add 23 new channels 4 Potential New Frequencies Several potential areas exploration sources new frequencies suggested below a 72 MHz addition channels 72 MHz band reasonable based technical performance band ease presents adaption ex isting equipment lines Although exclusive channels desired may possible existing low power industrial channels could opened RC non-interference basis Current RC channel separations could lessened introducing adjacent channel interference between RC operations exclusive assignments possible chief problem would limit shared services same low power regula tions RC channels 1 watt se lect shared services compatability Ad ditional channels exclusively low power needed bypass situations high power allocations make low power opera tions impractical unsafe b 32-42 MHL exists seven guard band spots 31995 33005 33995 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz 10 KHz wide currently assigned service adjacent channels assigned other services separations 15 KHz spots Because seven spots unassigned possible could designated exclusive low power RC service what extent spots would terference-free adjacent channels would need determined should noted however frequencies band now use Europe equipment frequency range manufactured US distribution overseas believed 32-42 MHz band technically operationally excellent RC usage c 222-224 MHz band shared government amateur radio users has offered FCC OTP Office Telecommunications Planning Executive Branch projected citizen radio service Perhaps 10 low power RC chan nels 40 KHz spacing could consid ered However shared use must cam patible CB sharing would have same diffi cult problems currently experienced 27 MHz technical aspects electronics would straightforward would permit small antennas Propagation problems multipath interference flutter would need explored d 53 MHz present use 53 MHz portion 6-meter Amateur band has successful years RC op erators Amateur licenses proposed new class license established RC users 1 6 meter bands would called RC Controllers License license would similar structure amateur communi cations class license has proposed part overall restructuring ama teur service frequencies used RC 53 MHz band 531 538 would remain same repeater service would honor guard frequencies recommend ed ARRL board directors VHF Repeater Committee e Other Frequencies Other frequencies 250 MHz 1000 MHz have dis cussed RC technical circles no prac tical RC trials have conducted deter efficacy operational use country Germans have recently al located band RC frequencies 433 MHz no operational results have reported 5 Technical Requirements type present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint recommended basis new RC frequency allocations Specifically no inter ference problems RC equipment other services have Been encountered low power requirement less watt has demonstrated very satisfactory modification proposed requirements permit type modula tion providing radiation bandwidth requirement complied would al low effective modulation techniques developed Switchable channels would also de sired technical feature regulations should permit switching system would compatible typical RC tiny light-weight receivers small hand-held transmitters Further RC frequencies several bands must self-compatible other close simultaneous March1977 61 operation possible implies inter fering images harmonics spurious signal combinations should avoided careful selection new frequencies 6 Action Items a Inform FCCs Office Plans Policy Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee PURAC needs Radio Control Model Users b Petition FCC avoid further signments 72 MHz high power stations frequencies used mostly low power would prevent further aggravation pro vide safer shared use 72 MHz chan nels since one-watt RC modelers would competing higher wattage sta tions other assignees c Petition FCC additional RC al locations 72 MHz band truly ex clusive RC usage Shared usage low-pow er-only users may acceptable alternative d Explore adjacent channel assign ments seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band determine feasi bility RC usage environment 1 Conduct radio listening tests AMA RC industry throughout country seven guard-band frequencies deter extent occupation usage neighborhood frequencies 2 Conduct flight tests RC receiv ers have designed reject ad jacent channel signals discovered listening tests via special temporary authority under Class C AMA supervise operations number transmitters various locations frequencies conjunc tion RC industry 3 Petition FCC allocation seven guard-band frequencies 32-42 MHz band exclusive basis petition would activated preliminary ex plorations outlined above successful Summary Modeler objections 1976 proposals FCC Docket 20120 threatened dras tically affect RC activity indicated increasing need provide continu ing growth plan suggests positive direc tions can taken serve need Maintaining status quo sufficient growth steadily adding pressure re lief AMA RC industry prepared work FCC implementing pects plan Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqer District Vice-President Highland Aveove Attinson NH 03811 Aaaociat Vice-Preelduass Arthur Events 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leeroyd PO Box 428 W Grotors MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly Pt Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 though seems just finished column last month now due again will add few thoughts condensed ver sion month will hope hit few good points arouse some interest cre ate some further comments considera tions perhaps some assistance some AMA people New Eng land interest people want know about flying Pattern etc area good RC popula tion Nick Cetrangolo 11 Main St Northfield VT wants get RC Pattern flying spending money tele phone Anyone up area profici ency Pattern please get touch him * ** * * *** ** Did know mailing out club papers first class mail comes over ounce less two need put 24c First ounce 1 3c addi tional ounces first class mail 1 1c * ** * * * ** ** problems clubs over New England about towlines RC Sport / Sunday/Pattern Fun-Fly Conflicts main conflict seems towline non-tethered RC planes per haps clubs should aware ser ious safety problems type prob lem can bring upon us What Im saying Cant RC Soaring fliers get together other guys field vice-versa keep getting anothers flight path about appointing safety officer can give him little authority Green Hat Neither will put bread table him little prestige go bit good judgment right guy almost always out field likes sport doesnt fly much reason another might help solve few problems properly handled delegated carried out Walt Schroder has invited keynote speaker Annual District Meeting hosted again 495th RC Squadron Meeting will again Westford MA Nashoba Valley Technical I-lS Saturday March 26 1977 start 7 pm Further information will sent out clubs chartered ones New England maybe few over line New York State Hope have AMA booth Executive Director John Worth some other good people staff booth Thanks clubs have sending roster new officers 1977 will prove very helpful throughout year Ill also have update list clubs sending newsletters cause couple new ones now showing up regularly Just received copy new Contest Coordinators Guide HQ Paul Penney does type thing New England along new responsibility president 495th really doesnt need book probably helped write lot good information future months will both getting information field subject Contest Sanctions Applications followup paperwork Please give some feedback over feeling elections State Associate VPs District have latitude have state would propose have Maine two Massachu setts New Hampshire-Vermont com bined Rhode Island Con necticut enough let know feelings ballot well get started Still must get some literature mail requested clubs field procurement noise problems etc promise have mail soon new supply received HQ New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT JDhn Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Assoejase VIee Prauidenta Bill Bosa 77-08 269th St New Hyde Pvk NY 11040 Deeld Fifleld 11 Lam Lane Elnora NY 12066 John Grlgg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14004 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Benersen Ave. Union NJ 07063 Jellies Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 00000 Welter Throne 206 Windamere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Now dust has settled speak position evaluate combined wisdom electorateor just plain voting came out wish thank ballot extended term District II VP another two years pledge everything can justify confidence ability determi nation see modelers particu larly District II realize benefits AMA membershipand great number Administratively am high ly pleased appointees plan make changes within foresee able future same time should District II officials time find unable reason another perform kind job expect deserve replacement will promptly made have favorable track record regard voted other candidate sincere compliments having VOTED Would VOTED whether oppo nents important thing VOTE Otherwise can validly com plain things believe 62 Model Aviation Effective communication two-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pes month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA Vice-President district representative Associate Vice-Pres ident area Complete com munications linkwritel should Let us deal death-blow 01 Man Apathy! ROUND OF APPLAUSE Though Thanksgiving annual formal ity has come gone regards 1976 cer tain year-end developments nevertheless de serve expression heart-felt gratitude No table grouping 1 Retention ClAM 2-year FAI Contest cycle no limitation upon allowable number annual championships 2 Final termination controversial Hutchinson proposal through disposition property anoth er purchaser 3 Affirmative movement ward 1977 Nats California long last March AFB Riverside likely site 4 Adoption ClAM Provisional ternational RC Helicopter Contest Rules forming basis eventual FAI champion ships competition 5 Confirmation USA will host RC Aerobatic World Championships Springfield OH June 29 through July 41977 DISTRICT II MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Two scheduled first two months 1977 diverse regions Dis trict II first Special District Meeting will held between hours 10 am 5 pm February 12 conjunction Central New York Model Aircraft Association Symposium Syracuse-Hilton Inn Syra cuse NY regular Annual District Meet ing usual will held during WRAMS show now definite weekend February 26-27 pleased prospect personally meeting fellow AMAers District IIorwhereverl TV UPDATE following observed Decem ber 1976 issue Hadley Air Mail monthly newsletter Central Jersey Radio Control Club John OGrady Editor Writing newsletter month becomes quite chore So welcome surprise hear AMA District II VP John Byrne intro duced Wonderama Channel 5 least worth couple paragraphs John Joe Friend Horace Hagen show planes explain worked surprise Joe actually fired up engine taxied Pattern ship around studio make interesting Horace actual ly hovered helicopter studio great plug model aviation AMA pleased learn TV efforts favorably received other modelers ones knowl GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 271 ON Kings Arms Circle Cesterville OH 45440 Aaaociete Vice-Presidents Francis Fluhersy 504 21st So Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennesti Whanrey Dr RD 1 Sewlckisy PA 15143 Harry Py 2406 Hillock Ct. Lanadaig PA 19446 Albers Seidowaki 1703 Greens Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 No District III report month iteiwa, C ttrorrict ol Colombia C Maylaod h Carolina ivVirgiora DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Macelate VIm-President Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicaville VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Charlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlsoon 2643 Wards Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Honu Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winshrop Dr. Fayesteville NC 28301 Bob Lopshire has sent two samples large line sanding wheels available hardware stores least Delaware manufactured Merit Abrasive Products Inc 201 West Manville St Compton CA 90224 subsidiary Washington Steel Corp available various styles sizes heavy duty drills lathes down Dremel-size motors Trade names Merit Sand-O-Flex wheels Merit Mini-Grind-O Wheels have free booklet home workshop use illustrating practical ap plications have found far excel lent carving shapes balsa will remove too much material fine finishing balsa surfaces other words use wheels will help carve shape will need finish sand shape hand bring final condition wheels fine paper slow revolutions will follow softer material leave har der material care needed pick right paper abrasive strengths speeds harder materials will shape finish application will polish intricate metal shapes grind out shapes some metals depending abrasive Thanks again Bob Another tip finishing may already know heard before After fine sanding all-balsa structure coat light weight fibreglass cloth ap plied Hobby Poxy clear After first coat dries second coat sand rather lightly eliminate worst irregularities joints etc prime two-part white undercoater go Much strength dent resistence failings polyester resin Lighter weight less sanding cloth binding material Thanks Chuck Foreman writing chances seem good unconfirmed 1977 Nats Cali fornia 77 World Championship Pat tern contest Ohio Hurray last column some typos entirely due poor penman ship However correct Yacobuccis first name Paul last line third last paragraph meant say something like Council must think toward future better ways job bring ing national association along true na tional prominence representation within confines monies available know have sofewof countrys modelers members could said AMA like large national club course probably true associa tions take instance American Motor cycle Association Far cycles sold AMA has members Suffice say out know must attract mem bership Less 10% districts members actually voted election just past nations record about 17% district IV said done cam paign ever before approximately same number voted previous two elec tions 72 74 same time much larger number renewals received HQ ballot Makes wonder Anyway Id like thank both ered vote thanks worked re-election An especial thanks Fred Gregg set aside own campaign support also special note both Fred George Hill other workers partaking election campaign rancor assassination Looks like well have District IV General Meeting spring late April near Rich mond details later please plan attend Alabama e Florida e Georgia issippi C Puerto Rico V Sooth Carolioa Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Seeth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Macdata VIce-Presidents Richard E Jackson 107 White Blvd. Ssammervllle SC 29483 Chris JoIner 5941 Warner Road Colunibus GA 31904 Bill KIse 550 West Snone Dr. Kingaport TN 37860 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-l0 5th 55 Ext Villa Rica Bayemon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whitley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 36801 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have met Gloria Rodriguez person Well neither have because lives Puerto Rico picture daddy Luis Kodrlguez tfle AMA Assoc VP Commonwealth doing nice job AMA Plenty clubs have sprung up since Luis took over three years ago picture papa sent full length know whether fact permitting little girl Glorias feet touch ground can tell thisfrom knowing Luis personallyhe does NOT show partiality among loved ones thinks just much daughter does Korda model airplane Ill tell another AMA Assoc VP doing nice jobChris Joiner Columbus GA also Editor widely-read March 1977 63 Columbus/Ft Benning RC Club newsletter Takeoff Shown two winners Al Algoods Krispy Kreme donut drop latest exciting club Fun Fly Im sure think L-R a urv 4IIU Weible Im wrong names Ili near about Chris Can ask question get ting freaked out Are airplane clubs out available Club-of-the Month Ive written up 21 have run out completely know theres District want see YOUR people send goodies Ill bootleg em column someway CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH am hesitant reveal club cause everybody will want instantly move Montgomery AL join RAMMs read youre going lieve fine group has TWO excellent flying fieldsGunter Park paved run way Dannelly Field 14 acres mowed grass So whats special Read see uney nave contests iie everyocy else Shown above members daring Pattern Contest L-R Scott Fossum Billy Smith Mike Mangino Red Dempsey Lee Wagenhale Lamar Singletary have scorekeepers judges too lady left bookkeeoing Scott Fossum Buddy Hannah photo So far no thing differentBUT WAIT Its AFTER big meet everything different Look snap above See everybody eating curds whey Gobbling mun ching stuffing sides After cont test FREE contestants fami lies visitors too get EAT can hold Mrs Bob Rhodes brings huge cake RAMM emblem makes eat No wonder theyve got two fields Maybe other people diet club features public displays too Bob Bradford Montgomery Mall manager told RAMMS exhibit best ever come back anytime another Shown above Mall display ex-presi dent Lewis Overton seated Nieuports Fokkers everywhere Also club put live flying demonstration bedazzled Like other club have meetings format mostly ENTERTAINMENT because Board Directors meets month week before settle business hash leave meeting open movies fun Board way memberat-large represent ordinary members tender feelings wont ground up club brass Pictured new RAMM officers stalled Christmas banquet other night L-R Lamar Singletary new President Lewis Overton past President Lee Wagenhale member-at-large Col R Gregory Vice-Presi dent Billy Smith Treasurer Red Dempsey Secretary group meets week BEFORE club does - istmas meeting held Western Sizzler after new officerswere pickedyou guessed itthey got eat club picked up tab first five bucks club paid over Wow Shown head table L-R Red Dempsey Lewis Overton jennie Overton Lamar Singletary Jackie Singletary Pat Smith Billy Smith happily eating awav eateu nere uene riannan ana wil Jonn son Gene noble Newsletter Editor gallantly took pictures shipped information patiently worked put Club-of-theMonth together Thanks Gene Incidently try call anytime soon dont let ring too long just figured Bham RC crowd out Theyve starv ing years Im going Montgom ery join RAMMS Illinois e Indiana ucky C Mssoui VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Aaaociete VIce-Pregldenas Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Guincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 lohn Mettlnlee 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinttila Ce. Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40604 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 45011 mighty nice report just came Bob Stagner Associate Vice President Poplar Bluff MO Ill let him tell 64 Model Aviation nere new pri It amar ecary awarding beautitul door prize flower beautiful lady Mrs Marie Rhodes made out like door prize Ill bet something huge fat cakes Marie bakes big contests Outdoor modeling activity has really winding down area have ex perienced unusually cold windy au tumn has provided very few decent flying days Consequently fliers getting some extra workshop time already working new aircraft next year 1976 Activity Review club com pleting what believe suc cessful year operation have organized several area activities included static dis plays public flying demonstrations Delta Dart contests first unrestricted con test sponsored club have re ported details activities occurred club model aviation general has received quite bit much needed publicity area result activities has resulted favorable im pression better recognition hobby sport among area residents Although suc cess has based excellent support participation club members believe Tom Hillis 1976 club presi dent due special recognition efforts leadership members also feel visit club early year really got us going gave us momentum has lasted throughout year appreciate look forward seeing again near future 1977 Club Officer Election club has elected officers 1977 1976 President Tom Hillis did accept renomination elected serve 1977 President Pete Aubuchon re-elected Vice President Jerry Marler re-elected serve Secretary/Treasurer 1977 Activities Planning already making plans club activities during 1977 club Project Committee met spent long evening putting together plan recommend membership plan presented club last Saturday night received unanimous approval estab lishes very ambitious program lieve will allow us build upon 1976 suc cesses will make detailed reports activities throughout next year January Column discussed request concerning information about District VI clubs would certainly like participate project members will bring models January 8 1977 club meeting some up-to-date pictures group will send some pictures club patch also process publishing member information manual will contain pertinent information about club about AMA will have ready January meeting will include copy other information send display completed would like find out schedule use some local activities Show Team continuing ef forts toward formation show team members Bob Baker has designed airplane has selected use show team process building up supply start practice sessions next spring Several air planes completed will include pic tures other information send you~ ** * * * * Thanks Bob wish club good luck coming year success ambition club typical others District VI elsewhere Clubs finding out its fun put demonstrations sponsor fun-flys contests Several clubs organizing show teams lm sure modeling will con tinue its progress 1977 Iowa C Mchign C Mirresot onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aaaociete Vice-Prnidents Keint McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrisaey 14100W Perk Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tenglewood Trail St Iosepi Ml 45065 Terry Taylor 6300 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 58428 District VII Model Aviation Exposition Meeting Dinner March 19 1977 Hilton Inn W Saginaw Hwy off 1-96 West Lansing Michigan Sponsored managed CARDS Cap hal Area Radio Drone Squedron Inc Lansing Michigan Program Static Display open public 10 am 6 pm Technical Meetings noon 4 pm District VII Business Meeting 4 pm 6 pm Continuous Movies AMA film library lOam to4 pm Cocktails Dinner Cocktails 6 pm 7 pm Dinner 7 pm Awards during dinner Static Display model aviation cate gories Prizes Categories $1 0000 Best Show categories popular ballot $10000 AMA Scale CRC CL FF $10000 Stand-Off Scale CRC CL FF $5000 first $2500 second $1000 third place four general categories Radio Con trol Free Flight Contol Line Old Timers AMA Scale Stand-Off Scale awards will made three Scale judges category awards will made three-man jury host club Awards will distributed dinner following days activities main objectives meeting show categories model aviation category present examples possible kind So bring Peanut Scale RC Helicopter RC Sailplane U Control Speed job Indoor Mike job RC Sport Biplane ything welcome want modelers see appreciate brothers activities other categoriesand want public see breadth depth diversity model aviation technical meeting will include pre sentation world record 50 minutes plus indoor microfilm model some new pro duct presentations ALSA other subjects still developing writing business meeting gives chance meet AMA President Johnny Clem ens AMA Executive Director John Worth yours truly District VII Vice President special subject will deal site acquisition concepts Entry models display will start 8 am close noon public hours show 10 am 6 pm models must stay through 6 pm out 7 pm modest registration fee will assessed cocktail hour will have cash bar Dinner tickets will limited available mail request CARDS will have mailed invitations District VII clubs well bordering states time read can still write directly CARDS 2909 W Michigan Ave Lansing Ml 48917 Arknas Louisiana New Menico e Olilahona Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2033 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaaodete Vlee-Peesldessts Buzz Averill 9117 La Barrenee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 have enjoyed serving district last six years hope next two years will fruitful district AMA would like thank returned office would like hear often future would like hear before Council takes action after done take some action dont like let know about also s sometimes harder reverse action once has begun have opinion ex press get early Dont keep secret can use advice can get same thing goes Contest Rules Board members Let know what think about proposed rules Remember dont like pass have fly under write take approve consent So once again have opinion about pro posed rules changes let man know about represents Contest Rules Board Dont keep him dark Complain ing after fact doesnt help So get early communications kick another have two good Contest Coordinators district plan ning contest dont keep dark Let know about can help planning can job will help contest Let March 1977 65 CORRECTION TO FEBRUARY DISTRICT X REPORT Alex Chisolms next last thought printed saying runs AMA Secretary-Treasurer next year promises grow beard through typograph ical error won t omitted actu ally promises grow beardl know early enough can coordi nate you Does club have outstanding members Want something nice way get leader status HQ has forms have few also already CD judge already leader Sometimes pays let know really appreciate what you have some non-AMA folks would like honor Like Park De partment head helped fly ing site County Commissioner helped get land fly Anyone has some help club model ing general can honored can arrange official AMA certificate suitable framing looks great office wall Did newsletter make column last month Put mailing list will include next time helpful can tell what club interest just what doing Want swap newsletters Chuck Kubin TnCity Birdsheet does address 2041 First Avenue East Apt 119 Randolph AFB TX 78148 So does Robert Humphries PO Box 616 Friendswood TX 77546 Alvin newsletter Both RC Colorado as aska 5 North ota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Clilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 61211 Assadat VIes-Preeldenna Clwls Brannoan2220 Marlpoaa Blvd. Caatsr WY 82601 Max Hansen 1900 WisconsIn SW Huro, SO 57380 John Krekovltdn 7810 Lowell Se Overland Perle KS 60204 Lonnia Kroabar 1764 S 911n Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowray RR 2 Box 56 Klnslay KS 67647 Ivan Munninghoff 6102 Brady Rd. Colorado Seiga CO 60915 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 69104 No District IX report month Arizona Calitornra Nawaji Nevada Urah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarhoroug District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlee-Presldesaes Robert Barnes 98-1000 Konio Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94596 Ed Hegertin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucoon AZ 86719 John Pond 4269 Sroko Cir. San Jose CA 95138 AJex ChisoIm 1100 West Sinew Freano CA 93711 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beech CA 90506 Granger Wtlllams 181 Pawnee Street Sen Marco, CA 92069 first what should prove monthly reports District X elected avery close race Betty Stream intend work closely AVPs Since Betty nearby fared well race Ill probably rely upon right-hand aide intend make no changes Alexs ap pointments unless request has put together strong teamwhy break up first act VP appoint Alex AVP fill spot vacated Alex will give Central California area coverage course has expertise six years office VP can give big news out District X up coming Nationals March AFB Riverside California Yes has finally occurred after Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Wanhinston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Asaoclete VIe-Preeldenm Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocasallo ID 83201 Simon Dreese Its 1 48 Broedvlew MT 59015 Clarence E Haugint Ro 6 Box 16 Coetar dAlene ID 83614 Robert 0 StelIck 4437 lox Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21416 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 96062 months offering will devoted local happenings active year lots competition fun flys symposiums obviously lots fun have building board buried deep chips new projects say isnt reason cant find Mine barely visible unless paw around lot takes about two months get up courage undertake spring shop cleaning hope editors did take out dirty word clean Some notes previous years season Simon Dreese AVP Montana season starts early May has events scheduled weekend till snow flies Beside Montana cities season includes contests Spokane Denver big events year Bicenten nial fly-in Helena Lots models cars held conjunction Helena Bicentennial celebration hi-lite day arrivai delegation Japan ese International photographers make film event Thanks TV radio coverage event seen large group spectators Simon got hot Helena contest went home seven trophies 8 lb baby boy wife presented him just before leaving attend meet Simon just case wife didnt tell about think should present very special trophy own What say gang good side Helena has own field improvements including early morning flying Billings has hard surface 120 450 feet bad side Billings lost great club member fall Dale Chamberlain 10 long years California gets host AMAs big show various organizations Cali fornia ie RC FF CL have making personnel assignments since November Well ready August 7th 14th tentatively put meet should please great er portion competition fraternity cant please people time Just because Nats will Au gust hasnt stopped planning Califor nias other big show 7th annual United States Free Flight Championships will go usual Memorial Day weekend Free Flight purist meet Taft Mecca want make least once once theyve attended usually come back passed away Although newcomer hobby AMA big driving force behind paving field design Dale son meticulous builders memory will live use run way Simon three fingers cut pitting fellow modeler ultimately took third place Ford Trimotor Cap ping bad luck early June snow storm cancelled Bozeman contest time read will little late RAMS will hold annual Symposium first weekend February dates 5th 6th place Seatac Hyatt House motel always great show try attend Two other events will held same weekend 5th will have regular district meeting conjunction RAMS Symoositam Time will late after nonn look program 6th wili SOBs annual Mis ery Meet Harts Lake Prairie events listed above worth attending occur same weekend cant go wrong See Boeing HAWKS again holding winter pylon racing program races held first Sunday month Octo ber thru April Kent field site Formula 500 has added 1AA racing year programs very active Information can obtained Vince Caluori 14203 121st Ave NE Kirkland WA 98033 Southern Idaho group has scheduled annual symposium weekend April 30 May 1 location Holi day Inn Boise ID say will biggest yet last year unbelievable un less Should great show Benton County Radio Control Club announces Oregon Radio Control Exposi tion 1977 dates April 16 17 location Benton County Fair grounds Corvallis OR Sixteen event cate gories will held trophies first second places Camping available Fairgrounds $200 per day water electricity available list events categories look very interesting should great exposition information write Jim Trump 901 NW Kings Blvd Cor vallis OR 97330 hope new season will good yours sure good year hang 66 Model Aviation