r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/04
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r L Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Winners1989 Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing recipients 1989 Charles H Grant Scholarship fund have nounced AMA Scholarship Commit tee Five university-aged students se lected field 22 applicants prestigious award Richard Carlton Glenn Dean Kevin Free man Brett Hoffstadt Christopher Wil ken recognized commitment academic excellence involvement ex tracurricular activities community pro grams participation model aviation according committee chairman Bob Underwood students best exemplify spirit Charles Grant Underwood said Fur thermore believe students will make significant contribution aero nautics industry once have completed education Richard D Carlton Grass Valley CA re ceived $2000 assist education University California Davis fresh man enrolled aeronautical engineer ing program plans become fighter pilot military after graduation col lege activities include membership Army ROTC program Aggie marching band Richard has building flying mod el aircraft five years member Sierra Eagles Air Show Team Sierra Foothills RC Fliers has newsletter editor flight instructor also founded own club Nevada Union RC Club model airplane car enthusiasts greatest accomplish ments building TS-2A Grumman Track er air tanker recognized Cal ifornia Department Forestry attending Grass Valleys Nevada Union High School distinguished him self honor student graduating top 10 percent class 35 grade point average GPA earned further dis tinction being named California Scholastic Federation winning Gold en State Exam Honors Award excellence geometry also managed twoyear letterman varsity soccer team member marching concert pep bands Active community Richard plays trumpet baritone church orches tra also youth soccer instructor 4-H member supplements educa tional funding working fireman California Department Forestry dur ing summer hopes accepted its aviation program year Glenn Dean native Moreno Valley CA freshman Florida Institute Technology Melbourne FL studying aero space engineering awarded $6000 committee $1000 ledo Weak Signal Scholarship fund An AMA member since 1985 mem ber Riverside RC Club Minia ture Aircraft RC Society San Bernardino Flying RC power primarily competes numerous Pattern events year Glenn also enjoys judging Pattern Scale com petitions having attained Level Three Unified Scale Pattern judges Asso ciation Additionally has built several Sailplanes member League Silent Flight fact RC Soaring put Glenn career path 1988 Moreno Valley Unified School District Science Fair Glenn built RC Sail plane researched effect spoilers its glide path project took first place ignited interest doing further re search aerodynamics Graduating fourth high school class perfect 40 GPA Glenn named National Honor Society 1987-89 High Honor Roll 1985-89 California Scholastic Federation 1987-89 Whos American High School Students 1988-89 Additionally won four-year Army ROTC scholarship recognized US Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award Winner 1988 National Merit Semifinalist 1988 also member Math Club College Bowl Team track crosscountry teams Also interested music Glenn member All-City Band played high school marching jazz sym phonic bands winning Band Directors Leadership Award 1988 enjoys cy cling member Knickerbuck ers San Diego County bicycle touring club Kevin Freeman ot Hickman KY received $4500 Grant Scholarship fund first year University Illinois Carbondale enrolled honors program studying computer science Kevin has involved RC flying three years began trainers such Craft-Air Piece-O-Cake before advanc ing Agujon V recently scratchbuilt enjoys demonstrating sport others has flown exhibitions Goodyear employees picnic lo cal AMA club Reelfoot Aeromodelers Continued page 116 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF o Executive Director ymca Mankowski S Director Operations Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins S Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Mereberehip Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Projects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson April 1990 115 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA Newa publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Scholarships Cont pg 115 Kevin graduated Fulton County High School Hickman KY saiutatorian class 3975 CPA May 1989 recipient numerous awards including being named All-American Scholar Program Governors Scholar Program Whos American High School Students Active academic contests placed second state Future Bus iness Leaders Americas Computer Con cepts competition participated sev eral Governors Cup competitions placing second 1988 math series seventh 1989 science segment Additionally treasurer Beta Club member Math Club Academic Team varsity basketball team band community involvement includes sisting local Girl Scout troop cleaning renovating local park also volved 4-H attending leadership confer ences United Kingdom North Car olina addition model aviation Kevins other hobbies include computer program ming photography Some photo graphs have earned blue ribbons Ken tucky State Fair also has worked photographer sports reporter Fulton Daily Leader Brett Hoffstadt sophomore studying aerospace engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN awarded $2500 Rocky River OH native enrolled cooperative education program allows him gain college credit valuable expe rience working alternate semesters McDonnell Douglas St Louis MO F-iS Eagle project Brett attributes decision pursue aerospace engineering career experi ence RC flier began building flying model aircraft father junior high school concentrating RC sport flying also experimenting Control Line Free Flight Rubber Until leaving college Brett member Lorain County RC Club frequent contributor its newsletter Brett graduated Rocky River High School impressive 41 CPA weight ed because enrollment honors courses finished top four percent class named National Honor Society Brett also co-president local Students Against Drunk Driving SADD chapter treasurer yearbook staff representative student govern ment two-year letterman varsity ten nis team member marching pep bands continues play tuba Purdue All-American Marching Band Brett has missed RC flying much Pur due plans take along threechannel model returns classes next semester Christopher W Wilken freshman Fairmont MN received $2000 help expenses attending University Minnesota Minneapolis pursuing degree aeronautical engineering hopes obtain research position upon graduationSee photo page 117 Christopher has involved aero modeling 10 years flying RC Free Flight founding member Elk Creek Fliers has served club sec retary treasurer newsletter editor flight instructor has participated nu merous fun flys mall shows public demonstrations Christopher graduated Fairmont Sen ior High School Fairmont MN 3858 CPA member Knowl edge Bowl Team Academic Excel lence Society also honored 3M Corporation Richard C Drew Creativity Award excellence science Active full-scale aviation soloed 16 received private license 17 member Experimental Aircraft As sociation American Institute ofAero nautics Astronautics Other hobbies clude competitive rifle shooting comput ers amateur radio following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 Airtronics Vanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RE Module 93572 AirironicsVanguard EM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard EM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RE Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X Charles H Grant Scholarship fund established 1987 memory Grants outstanding achievements fields model full-scale aviation years candidates must 1989 1990 high school graduates currently enrolled college university program have involved type aeromodeling dur ing past three years Recipients selected AMA Schol arship Committee Chaired Bob Under wood Reston VA committee cludes Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Charles Bauer Chi cago IL Russ Miller Carrington ND Application forms may obtained Continued page 117 JR RC JR RC emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X PCM 10-NET AllO EZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-910XZ Max Computer-NET W126 FL HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCVegas Computer-NET W126 FG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X JR RCApollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCApollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury7 55 Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Modisle NET-J72M JR RCCentury-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M JR RCCentury-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P JR RCCentury-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD IncPlatinum Series EM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PCP31FM Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 116 Model Aviation RC Equipment Certified Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 month receive several newsletters along large volume other mail interested concerned members Academy also receive read copies of mail documents handled produced HQ way try aware what taking place field aeromodeling Recently came across disturbing editorial Thumb Print published Thermal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Essentially edi torial suggested AMA couldnt care less about Free Flight modeling country since membership dominated RC modelers Nothing could further truth Unfortunately has some bad press recently regarding efforts Academy satisfy needs Free Flight ers Most stems believe hav ing forced cancel outdoor FF events 1988 Nats due loss site appreciated National Free Flight Society NFFS picked up ball year ran outdoor FF Nats Law renceville IL held another large out door FF competition Lawrenceville 1989 Academy held indoor outdoor FF competition conjunction 1989 Nats state Washington concern Free Flighters over years has apparently substandard sites made available Nats wont dwell judgment except say have tried very hard spent lot money satisfy need good site Free Flighters success mat ter individual judgment weve both praised maligned efforts So 1990 AMA Nats both indoor out door FF will held cooperation NFFS Johnson City TN Indoor Lawrenceville IL Outdoor dates differ ent rest Nats funda mental reason departure norm desire provide Free Flighters best sites available time place meets scheduling require ments compatible other events honest attempt provide what Free Flighters want good site Free Flight events have abandoned Free Flighters working Tony Ital ano President NFFS others meet needs appeal special interest groups strive work together common good modeling ability meet needs categories modeling deter mined resources available both numbers clout relation local state national interests money prin cipal objective now acquisition what hope can first several AMAsponsored model flying sites Contrary what being said Free Flighters needs being ignored planning Special interest groups provide necessary organizational focus constituents am happy report Academy en joys good relationship organi zationsthey members too term AMA used means everyone member Lets promote nurture modeling country uniting efforts common cause years ago felt AMA providing interests modeling decided something about came district VP Believe view side fence quite different perfect make mis takes can sure trying very hard no being ignored Progress site acquisition point still negotiating people Mun cie IN trying find suitable property acceptable price Because origi nal property prices line appraisal value now looking alter native properties Muncie area must applaud extremely cooperative attitude leaders Muncie abso lutely convinced worth activi ties potential positive impact community would great communities similar attitude ScholarshipsCont pg 116 Christopher W Wilken AMA Headquarters Attention Scholarship Applications 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Res ton VA 22090 applications consid ered committee submits rec ommendations AMA Executive Coun cil final decision GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN90 @ 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90-dBA-at-9-ft guide line PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Lets talk about flying sites month problems some clubs certain overpopulated areas country fac ng Yes its true heavily populated regions good old USA shortage suitable land model aircraft flying Indoor enthusiasts usually amenable using armory school gym Control Line aficionados have work find schoolyard fairground parking lot enough room circle two Radio-controlled Helicopters take less room fixed-wing RC ships fliers group often can get site hang Free Flighters love out doors really have tough almost area country RC group its fixed-wing fliers run frequent difficulties need close 50 acresfive 10 ground another 40 45 flyover space some areas thats very difficult find Take Los Angeles example going demolish 50 acres downtown LA forget San Andreas Fault turn flying field model aircraft enthu siasts Nobody Other metropolitan areas have same problem So what alternatives obvious public property consists parks conservation areas other pre serves around Chicago clubs fly land controlled forest pre serve districts both Lake Cook coun ties New York Gateway National Park created National Parks Depart ment out old Floyd Bennett Field great flying spot New York City Long Island land areas formerly outer reaches suburbs being eaten up covered over industrial residential expansion As soon house built close flying site com plaints about noise safety seem begin combat com plaints clubs successfully hang public fields always seem ones enjoy good partnership local au thorities have recently involved two situations Maryland Michigan neighborhood complain ers wanted get airplanes out both cases club good close relationship local agency improved land us ing putting time money local authorities convinced benefit community As budgets get tighter parks managers parks boards will think about users fees other forms cost underwriting keep parks functioning above bare minimum level service An AMA club can go offering insurance coverage offering provide labor funds offer Continued page 118 April 1990 117 Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Loose lips sink ships old saying Navy applies nearly forms business AMAs business no exception Nowhere does have impact AMAs business quest pur chase land national flying site would nice think AMA could find perfect piece property area lot local governmental support plenty local support facilities such airports highways educational facilities motels etc etc maybe Indoor site site would located area climate perfect year-round easily accessible majority AMA members owned just person anxious sell fraction its real worth would nice yes sure h____ isnt very realistic real world dictates find piece property represents accept able degree compromise per fect description basically has soughtafter attributes its purchase will nearly al ways involve negotiations multiple owners owners will have varying levels desire need sell can rest assured however will have thing common will want get highest price possible prop erty information sellers have about potential buyers position bet ter off negotiationsand ulti mately higher price will example learn have key piece property buyers plan wont matter bit offered sell six months ago songthey will now demand kings ransom sellers collectively know site under consideration first choice price goes up owner naturally wants get much neighbor land time buyer forced change plan plan plan B etc etc value deal goes down informa tion seller has the buyer re legated developing new plans may forced abandon project start search elsewhere still greater expense process own worst enemy membership de mands know detail what going newsletter editor somewhere hears rumor aid prints another newsletter edi tor picks up prints factafter read ________ problem sellers get hold information whether accurate use advantage simple comment like AMA considering paying $XXX small piece property can make property owner demand $xxx may ask will property own ers know what say Well its quite sim ple simply join AMA maybe local club think $40 AMA dues whatever amount local club gets going slow down think again After thousands dollars stake problem isnt just newsletters can t much anything about news paper press local area have seen articles newspaper far reality isnt funny know type models cost $1000 build"They weigh upwards 150 lb particular favorite models unguided missiles flying over 200 mph Most newspaper articles tend pic ture us either adults second child hood playing expensive toys aeronautical equivalent Hells Angels ready rape pillage everything sight Recently less compli mentary articles printed Indianap olis newspaper article outlined evil things about AMAs proposed purchase property Muncie IN written small group area farmers thats opposed moving Seems funny Muncie papers didnt print usual ingredients such article models will drive live stock crazy hickens will stop laying eggs erything short saying aeromodeling can throw moon out phase wish such articles werent printed newspaper real world can very little about situation However own mem ber model press reprints article embellishes un truths half-truths making apparent effort get real story its inex cusable ends up adding credibility original article hope Norm Goyer R/C Scale Modeler happy article has potential cost AMA member ship much entire circu lation income will receive sue money right out pocket Any society must change its form man agement grows old town meeting gives way board trustees board trustees gives way city council Pretty soon have mayor profes sional city manager Suddenly decision buy new fire truck no longer made people elected offi cials rather people hired elected officials job peo ple dont get hear pros cons purchase did town meet ing dont take part selection what type color bought short people feel rightful decisions being taken out hands town meeting old hometown West Bridgewater MA involved just few hundred people rest couldnt care less worked reasonably well can imag ine what town meeting would like LA New York Boston would sim ply out question elected ficials professionals hired make too mistakes theyre simply reelected Sure few people demand negotiations new fire truck done public forum some may question need new fire truck vast majority simply let elected offi cials professionals hire job charged After theres always next election AMA isnt different think about it too has outgrown town meeting style management vast majority AMA members willing let elected officials professionals hired make decisions Its small group questions move made usually pass judgment knowng few facts big problem occurs latter group unintention ally interferes management AMA costs us lot money Its important trust judgment elected officials allow self influenced rumor mill trusting elected officers whole system organization starts come apart truly dont trust judgmentor character matterof officer have vote district VP EVP president Id propose cam paign someone trust strongly recommend look thor oughly information base distrust have excellent group people AMA Executive Council people show excellent judg ment making decisions behalf can assured decisions made basis information avail able significant decisions taken lightly PR RoundupCont pg 117 its right taxpayers Remember aeromodelers taxpay ers too almost cases AMA chartered clubs have either created improved model flying field same time public agencies will often actively cooperate effort parks have done extensive physical work public expense provide basic things such grading seeding rolling fundsthousands dol lars alldonated AMA clubs cause have made some great partnerships can see gives AMA clubs definite advantage best interest use advantage obtain goal help get point across presently working new flying site aid videotape will called Partner ships expect have completed second quarter 1990 As soon cop ies available will loan clubs process making flying site presentation videotape will feature parks manag ers stating own words model fields have developed parks will contain shots fields substan tiate story about 15 minutes good film story successful partnerships will told important point state ments will parks professionals club members AMA officials lieve will provide chartered clubs very important useful selling tool Overall interest model aviation grow ing time However preserve protect flying privileges dont call rights need strongest possible national organization Politicians elected appointed officials believe numbers because numbers mean votes stronger national regional groups better chances getting proper treatment Continued page 129 118 Model Aviation Executive Dimctors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 As flier Contest Director member both Contest Board Executive Council president AMA finally executive director Academy Model Aeronautics John Worth has made considerable contribution world aeromodeling over last quarter century John retired AMAs Executive Director January 31 year can certainly en joy some credit AMAs growth during past quarter century Although retired John will continue relationship Academy next year consultant will devote considerable experience some long needed projects such draft ing guideline FAI team selection finals updating AMA history has documented since 1964 Personally speaking us John sincere gratitude have done please accept best wishes years come Meanwhile hack office immedi ate future faced mixture feel ings immeasurable excitement enthusiasm meeting challenge wonderful rewarding role aeromodeling also tempering comes realization de mands role level expecta tion fill pair legendary shoes no easy task accomplishments over last 25 years revered reverence provides stout support projects methods already place addition natural excitement comes change new person path between reverence tra dition hand excitement change other precarious Its unlike Wallenda net supportive letters phone calls people certainly appreciated providing much needed strength move ahead Philosophically speaking Americans have unique qualities society time Revolutionary War Europeans amazed ability form associations rest world awaited decisions reactions parliament crown formed asso ciations build churches bridges entire cities ways thought Americans anyone else world dis perse leadership throughout segments societyespecially associations concept pluralism democracy drives dispersal leadership larger intricately organized system essential cen tral authority no longer call shots true nations corporations sociations AMA now looking potential 170000-plus members considering complexity organization well enter 90s unique American trait solu tion own complex growth dispersal leadership will vitalize own ver sion midlevel management will gin explore seminars Contest Direc tors Leader Members will look new efforts assist provide informa tion cluh officers various district officers will go far ask district officers take some roles tra ditionally filled Headquarters staff such staffing trade shows vitalizing officers leadership may providing both forum recognition deserve addi tion providing opportunities member leaders will allowing some Headquarters talent convert some internally directed PR efforts ex ternally directed marketing efforts put together positive image rest world will experience very positive growth growth could quickly take us 200000 250000 members beyond An organization large becomes dependent upon its own volunteer leaders officers service nurture maintain Now practical side concern ing present-day business Headquar ters unfortunate glitch 1990 membership renewal Some credit card renewals overcharged AMAs bank employs software charged some members once records showed both total number renewals renewed bank however made deposit credit card transactions reflected dollar volume far larger records could justify first concern correct credit card charge assault members doing process com pounded concerned members call ing credit card companies gaining own compensation So have situ ation member would charged $80 90 renewal get $40 credit credit card company also get $40 refund AMA will take some ef fort correct entire situation Addition ally points out businesses em ploy fee credit card usage some times wait charges credited before sales shipment Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council meeting committee re port followed discussion presented Executive Council meeting tended bring members up speed developments outline proposals future action Several items pre sented January meeting possible action consideration has us long AMA have deeply involved question noise po tential harm creates model aeronau tics Modelers around world face similar problems yet theres very little coordination effort exchange infor mation attempts initiate some de gree coordination over past two years have met very little response gen eral feeling would worthwhile convene conference subject either conjunction ClAM meeting completely separate venture will pur suing over next couple weeks Another topic closer Academy membership marks 40th Sound & Model Aeronautics series pub lished Model Aviation Much excellent information has presented pages unfortunately pages have probably gone sanitary landfill somewhere letters have re ceived asking data apply individual club situations Well time make things bit easier publication being prepared will gather information articles other sources use will order Getting Keeping Flying Sites handbook published Public Re lations Department number pages has yet determined material will collected evaluated photos sketches drawings will made book will put together priority project work has gun plan make copy available charter clubs additional copies available membership services fee probably same $5 charged flying site handbook Having pertinent data need under cover should cut down time spent wait ing answer elsewhere will formed progress through column frequency sound number arti cles subject noise appearing both publication others consider able space has devoted fre quency sound Some would lead believe Academy doesnt consider sound frequency factor its study noise course isnt case Frequency sound has discussed very first article topic also covered couple articles written years ago Ed Izzo relationship sound frequency perceived soundand annoyance value soundhas al ways considered other hand have real life problem integrating factor sound frequency what trying accomplish Whats needed com prehensive study follows environ mental guidelines basis defining sound level limits will satisfy various lo cal conditions cases must try utmost provide reasonable guidelines undermining goal getting keeping available flying site David Abbe George Abbott Joe Wagner others have written subject lf some recommendations sound limits followed flying would have restricted very quietest models Sailplanes counterparts such course necessary Some time ago re sponse article made reference comfort zone considerations said 90-at-9-dBA limit fit within zone sport flying operations get higher frequencies Pylon Rac Continued page 126 April 1990 119 Connecticut e 0 Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Dusbory MA 02331 1017 034-0240 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townaend MA 51400 Bob Landry 00 Main St Esaex Jct VT 05402 Richard Sherman 20 High St Plymouth NH 032h4 BoO Wallace 01 Sylvan St. Avun CT 00001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 02 Frazier Way Marotocs Milla MA 5204a Indoor flying least four sites Indoor flying takes place Dis triCt I have able visit two locations Norwich CT Massa chusetts Institute Technology Boston other two locations Falmouth Lawrence MA material presented column will Norwich Fal mouth john Flynn John responsible obtaining Morse Pond School gym Indoor flying want give some background him very dedicated active modeler member Otis RIC Club Discover Flying R/C Club both located Cape Cod John has modeler since early 1960s has flying RC since 1966 fifth grade structor Falmouth School conducts summer model airplane/rocket program year past four years has worked over 150 children two-week program addition modeling activities enjoys sailing motorboating kite flying juggling married father twins Kate Mike Most infor mation John Prop Tips newslet ter Discover R/C Club would nice peo ple like John Flynn active hobby wouldnt have worry about getting children become modelers Falmouth Indoor Flying takes place during winter months Morse Pond School gym Friday night month understand ceiling about 40 ft high About 30-50 people attend experi ence levels represented informa tion contact John 1-508/548-7217 tO Mccarty photo Front row left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline Cris Lumping Second row left right George Wilson Jack Larson Stan Jo nutis Hans Segmach Hans name wrong apologize cant read writing Norwich CT Indoor An Indoor model flying demonstration held Teachers Memorial Junior High School October 24 1989 objective introduce model aviation school system event sponsored Norwich Adult Education Science Mathematics depart ments Norwich Flying Aces Model Airplane Club Also participating Glastonbury Modelers Propbusters Model Airplane Club About 150 visitors came has considerable pos itive feedback occasion Jerry Bockius James Hommski peo ple organized promoted eve nings activities information door flying Norwich area contact Jerry 1-203/887-5879 Maine Model Club Association Expo event will held March 17-18 1990 Augusta ME armory will club dis plays model displays competitions seminars banquet Saturday night worthwhile event good way get rid some winter blahs formation contact Fred Olsen 1-207/3682046 120 Model Aviation Jonn Koptonak aterford CT 1909 Antoinette Bill Hannan plans Jerry Bockius photo Henry Struck Lyme CT member AMA FF contest board R/C Prop Busters Henry holding rubberpowered Helicopter flew Nor wich CT Ken Mehler 13 model flying Norwich Indoor demo Jerry Bockius photo Dick Wilkins Lyme CT models Norwich Indoor demo October 24 1989 ro carry pnoro Left right Dan Van Allen Jeff Kline John Flynn Frank Mayo seen Indoor fly incj Falmouth MA Ed McCarty photo Left right Jeff Kline Mike Neto Cris Lumping fly Delta Darts Falmouth MA Model modeler month Frank Diug okinski Litchfield CT Y3-scale Sopwith Pup Frank won Best Show Model Aviation Day held November 12 1989 Jerry Bockius photo George Armstead acted MC reads letter Honorable William ONeil Governor Connecticut New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buo 11 Maple Lo Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Prank DresCir 9 Willow Ave. Piacataway NJ 08954 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latttam NY 12110 Lon SexIer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13136 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 FineShah Farm Rd. Hicknoille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts During first week 1990 find ourself writing re port April issue magazine due reach other readers sometime within projected time frame March 2 9 new year cause AMA National Newsletter re ceived its readers during same month its publication may exist time time freshness gap three-month-old journalistic offerings should occur please give us mark trying least other hand uness able read practically model aircraft publication hope may provide certain infor mational items previously unaware example thoughts moment bred comprehensive report December 1969 issue Free Flight Digest impressive magazine National Free Flight Society concerning 19th US free Flight Championships held Taft CA 1989 Reminiscent earlier AMA Nats nual classic really championships com petition champions contestants accumulate points greatest number events Such format governing nual AMA Nats once upon time According Free Flight Digest ac count basic categories Taft Gas Nostalgia FAI Outdoor Rubber Glider OldTimer Electric Scale Indoor Night Fly ing magazine also announced fol lowing winners Terry Thorkildsen Grand Open AMA Champion Mike Keller Senior Champion John Keller Junior Cham pion Hal Cover Old-Timer ChampionTime space limitations prevent us publishing race results reports regular feature regarded timehonored championships concept de serving special attention time hope agree Long Island Silent Fliers RC Association Charter 1276 segment report shall deal two distinctly different items relating captioned AMA club based West Babylon LI NY starters Editor Paul Bell LI Silent Flyer clubs news letter has formally inducted AMA Aero Honor Society Newsletter Ed itors AVP Ray luschkus also member LISE has kindly provided following photo Editor Bell L re ceiving AMA plaque club pres ident Bob Tesseo Now about second item suomit striking photograph Ray Juschkus worthy District II VP warm exchange greetings holiness Pope Robert Bob Kaplan AMA 14367 great sorrow report untimely death Robert Bob Kaplan years owner operator Brooklyns Model Masters 1192 Gravesend Neck Rd Brooklyn NY news Bobs demise has produced numerous expressions shock sadness host friends customers example Harry Botkowsky Secretary PARCS included following expres sion clubs newsletter Antenna sad regret announce passing Robert Bob Kaplan Model Masters family friends sin cere condolences members PARC S Another moving reaction tribute Bob has received Michael Bock Radio Control Society Marine Park relates following recollections Bob 17 years have hobby Bob always neighbor hood supplies modeler could need always willing swer questions customer might have about hobby never turned back club called upon make nation door prize contest re action cannot buy kind respect return Harris Hill quote Clar ence Silent Flyair impressive cuarterly newsletter Clarence Sailplane Soci ety edited Roman Paryz follows first time nine years Harris Hill near Elmira NY once again site twoday RC Soaring classic November 4 5 National Soaring Society-sponsored event CDed Ed Granger RCCR Peter Carr Jim Sonnenmeier also assistant CDs very nostalgic place being mecca Soaring United States Safety notefrequency control prior take off According Crosswinds newsletter Oswego Valley Modelaires some members have failed observe groups rule allowing three transmitters time taking fourth pin flying As safety mea sure clubs vice president Tim Pease devised following solution Three new pins going used field round yellow have orange streamer attached- called Flight Authorization Pins Now want turn transmitter first check see pins available see normal numbered pin avail able go fly dont must have both pins transmitter fly Sounds like good idea Sound policy MAAW Miniature Aircraft As sociation Westchestei- Having long since admired adult attitude District II club its current sound-control sensitiv ity toward its rapidly burgeoning residential environment am surprised learn new policy via its fine newslet ter edited Ann Bruns newsletter states steps have taken effect firm yet practical sound-minimization pro gram spirit neighborly compatibility has accomplished through expedi ent mandating sound output members power plants shall ex ceed 94 dB measured three meters nose airplane over paved runway measuring process standard sound meter used results taken very seriously fact latest issue MAAW Flyer clubs newsletter cludes following warning sound policy now effect plane has tested sticker applied can fly have new plane checked try locate sound mar shals certify sound squad group around field lot should hard Whirled Series addenda Having ex hausted allotted space February sue Model Aviation show two interesting photos furnished us West Windsor Flying Club photos show its Annual Helicopter Meet held Sep tember 16 17 1989 Mercer County Central Park West Windsor NI show three four Scale en tries between raindrops Ron Renk winner 9th place Klnxiro April 1990 121 Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 614 362-7702 Compuserve address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witwer St Cleartield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Cranbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weiwer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 HaIlowell Cl Bennalew PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 16704 Phones 717 267-8970 Please Voice opposition Pennsyl vania State Parks plan Contact local pol itician As write column public hearings Pennsylvania State Parks 2000 Plan just beginning turnout Bethle hem Williamsport has very good about 50% attendance repre senting modelers say Im ecstatic over would understatement thanks everyone involved type ac tion produces considerable benefit maintenance procurement flying sites further effort again ask send letter local politicians Mr Arthur Davis Secretary Depart ment Environmental Resources ad dress PO Box 2063 Harrisburg PA 171052063 Becoming involved political activity very important want fly public lands During time weve worked sue large number AMA members have written called have attempted re turn calls find impossible reply mail apologize hope will understand Some concern has expressed arent putting enough emphasis Free Flight community within state parks effort completely erroneous disciplines within hobby need addi tional sites size some state park lands would asset Free Flight community Free Flight forgot ten issue District Ill District Ill patch winning design pic tured below produced Mike Shivley Gahanna OH Ten entries re ceived District Ill patch design near future artwork will repro duced patch form Details ob tain will come later VRCMC award February 10 Valley Ra dio Control Model Club Sayre PA cele brated its 25th anniversary yearly ban quet highlight presentation Award Excellence club ef forts generate positive pillar within community reflect requirements award Congratulations Valley Fliers certainly deserve national recognition RC paratrooper Have considered utiliz ing parachutist next project Its hard can provide unique form enjoyment Some gentlemen Philadel phia have perfected can provide additional information Shown low Al Schulz owner/pilot Sport ster 120 AVP Gil Weiss fproject engineer Brian Weiss test pilot RC para troooer Thanks Mark Geist photo junior FF World Champs 1987 FAI de cided sponsor Junior Free Flight World Championships attempt increase youth participation program work ing USA 1988 Junior World Championships able field team seven instead full nine-man team 1990 team selection program 20 interested Juniors Congratulations Roger loerger FiB York PA Craig Lippman FiC Lansdale PA place ment 1990 United States team prac tice being planned prepare team World Championships will possible adequate funding received Any donations assistance would ap preciated Donations may sent AMA Headquarters designated Junior FF Team Fund 1992 World Championships team selection will take place 1991 FF Team Selection Committee would like know Juniors may interested FAI FF effort possible will made provide additional assistance youre terested contact Mr Robert Sifleet RD #3 Box 56 Glen Rock PA 17327 Club news Miami Valley Radio Control Club Middletown OH graciously invited District Ill AVP Mark Wilson its annual awards banquet following picture cludes officers MVRCC Mark basic report received club class act banquet blast Thanks Marks invitation gentle men position safety officer within club requires person strong stature good nature Such person Jerry Skinner Dayton Rotarywing Masters next photo Jerry flies Concept/Hughes 500 Helicopter weekend March 17 will prove quite active Saturday eve will tending annual Delaware Valley Federa tion Banquet Philadelphia Barring complications will attend Murrys ville Area Radio Control Society Auction Greensburg March 18 MARCS has al ways produced fine event larger facilities Greensburg Garden Civic Center should create largest auc tion District Ill Ill therehow about Please rememberpolitical action generates flying sites 122 Model Aviation ClintG, ate very tive newslesser editor Carl Boyles finds time build produc ing great newsletter Balsa Obitu ary quarter-scale Heath LNB-4 fine example work Help club helping community public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent fIlms video tape depicting various facets hobby tapes Diamonds Sky Wired Excitement drift Air Pioneers Discovering Aeromodeling tapes sold individually $25 club will donate set five tapes local library AMA will sell set five club $100 postpaid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $100 AMA film librarian request special library videotape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Delaware rict Columbia 0 Maiyland 0 North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 229D1 Associate Vice Presidents RobertE Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Sob Champine 200 Trpiov Rd Newport News VA 23006 Rick Cbristoph 1257 Goldlrncb Harrroonberg VA 22601 Chock Forewan 5911 Richer Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3017 PernwoOd Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilwington DE 19806 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobocci 6406 WinthrOp Dr Fayetreville NC 26301 Phone Evenn5 10191 486-5906 Associate vice-president profile associ ate vice-president month Serving eastern Virginia northeastern North Carolina Bob Champine has long association both full-scale model aviation Which two came first prob ably blurred past somewhere Bobs association full-scale aviation goes back World War II became naval aviator flying F4U Corsair After warr Bob went work NACA later NASA spent career senior research pilot until retiring couple years ago course period Bob managed fly just about everything NASAr including X aircraft Bob has reputation thoroughness work no doubt contributed long successful career same dedication appears Bobs model aviation career very well known Soaring serves Contest Board category Bob designer builder has contributed airfoil studies dealing low-speed flight Bob has twice made through path Level V League Silent Flight setting na tional record along way Bob serves well AVP providing informa tion support need assistance please feel free call Bob will what ever possible help next photo taken recent con test Bob concentrating usual excel lence performance District divisions As promlseo t nave com plied Standing Rules Bylaws Academy divided District IV several parts has AVP respon sibility division idea now everyone will have someone locally con tact assistance information As grow becomes important divisions AVP responsible 1 Scotty Moyer Scotty will have Dela ware make things neater will also have part Maryland above Susquehanna River east Chesa peake Bay makes travel communi cation easier eastern portion state included overall Mary land coverage 2 Bob Babura Bob will cover Mary land Bobs longest trip will clubs western part state including Cumberland area couple clubs have members both Maryland Virginia primary fly ing sites Maryland well consider Maryland clubs prob lems well work out 3 Rick Christoph Rick Christoph will cover part Virginia lies west Blue Ridge south US-33 east US29 down Gretna Draw line across 1-77 1-81 Follow 1-77 up West Vir ginia line Ricks territory cludes Charlottesville Lynchburg 4 Chuck Foreman Chuck will have what can refer central part Virginia area east laid out Rick Strike line Gretna US 29 across 1-85 up 1-85 across 1-295 I95 Follow 1-295 around US-360 US360 Chesapeake Bay area north east Ricks area Chucks 5 Bob Champine boundary Bobs territory will southeast assigned Chuck Follow down 1-85 across US158 Norlina over 1-95 Proceed down Rocky Mount east US-64 south US-13 Greenville east Washington US-264 line goes across Pamlico Sound out sea area east north boundaries Bobs 6 Charlie Spear North Carolina large area its likely future well need break down bit add ing another AVP now Charlies area Follow 1-77 line noted Rick east along line US-29 proceed down US-29 l-40/US-220 mark line south US-220 area west line will belong Charlie Spear Charlie has long distance out west tip North Carolina some distance up southwest corner Virginia Virginia distance however closer Charlie would Rick assigned area 7 Doug Holland Dougs area will remaining east Charlies south Chuck Foremans Bob Champines still some distance Raleigh over Moorehead City Wilmington realize some divisions ap pear little odd reflect roughly same divisions modeling pop ulation often gathers bounda ries cast concrete Changes occur time will reflected AVPs areas thats needed best serve members club within areas become acquainted AVP will best assistance have questions regarding divi sions fit please get touch will whatever needed resolve Service award award clubs have provided outstanding service community Such service can take forms am made aware ac tivities provided documentation becomes possible make award active efforts club work local authorities procuring flying sites also consideration next photo taken during presentation Service Award Char lie Vaughn president Wilmington Model Flying Club Wilmington NC club has worked very well local agencies activities including nual Azalea Festival Attending dinner presentation some representa tives groups Fry Dehn New Hanover County Airport E&M Manager Tom McGonigal FAA Air Traffic Manager New Hanover County Airport Joe Barfield Commissioner New Hanover County important Peggy Olsen daughter owner Olsen Model Flying Field clubs such good relations site owners local com munity would have virtually no flying site problems members Wilming ton Model Flying Club congratu lated dedication hard work involved accomplishment April 1990 123 Put AMA Will time time AMA Headquar ters hears members wish perpetuate interest model avia tion help insure future genera tions benefit programs Academy Model Aeronautics simpleno fancy language re quired necessary clude following words will give bequeath amount dol lars Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc Note As checks amount should specified writing numbers example five thousand dollars $5000 sum queathed tax deductible Alabama 0 Florida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 1200 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewjcz 3825 Ranchwooo Rd Orlando FL 32800 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 28405 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Terry Riment 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinaton Burnin Fields P0 Boa 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 8041 884-2517 News flash send money South Carolina AMA Associate VP Richard Jackson hurricane damage re lief Richard called phone stated flatly money sent would instantly returned said thai two days af ter Hurricane Hugo passed through area club members out flying airplanes eye hurricane went di rectly through Charleston AMA President Don Lowe said essen tially same thing about Puerto Rico Don visited Puerto Rico after hurricane could see money would restore damage flying fields first place what can hurricane field best intentions appreciated keep money home club has taken up collection give money club As report being typed mail brought photostat $75 check gener ously sent Richard Imperial RC Club Lakeland FL being returned Richard Club activities Macon GA going have its first Cherry Blossom Fun Fly March 24 25 1952 Mr Bill Fickling discovered funny-looking tree yard Macon suddenly produced fat pink-and-white bIos sdms Fickling traced trees identity Yoshino cherry tree native Japan kind see Washington DC OK passed such trees out Macon today citizens boast 130000 Lewis Chambers AMA Contest Di rector informs five RC clubs area will participate fun fly Lewis club BCRC conceived idea last year after consulting mayor Macon various Cherry Blos som Festival officials Well get some pic tures exciting RC fun fly show Have ever heard radiocontrolled model airplane crashing Ala bama never least until letter arrived famous editor Dothan AL Harvey Yoder Wiregrass RC Club previous photo taken Harold Dunn showing three fliers Wiregrass RC Open House couple months ago included left right club President Stan Grett unusual Super Sportster 40 editor Harvey Yoder modified Trainer 40 Bob Philby immaculate Duelist isnt clear snap whether fine models ever actually squashed whether constructed manner Maybe like Har veys little plane have simply mod ified some aerodynamic purpose Per haps some fault camera te lacking better evidence matter inconclusive ever see airplane crash Alabama send picture well run mag same splendid group Wiregrass RC Club big Fourth-Quarter Fun Fly end 1989 pic tures documenting event Notice first photo winners left right Harold Dunn third place Bob Brown sec ond place Garland Sullivan first place next picture shows winners trophies happy crowd Harold Dunn snaooed shots well Wiregrass RC Club memoers seen lin ing up models static display Fort Rucker Recreation Center next photo Notice please above pictures sign busted cracked model keeping statewide policy sovereign jurisdic tion Models simply dont crash Alabama Wayne Thornton secretary Tn City Cloud Dancers Holcomb MS sent fine pictures Mr Ed Hunter AMA Asso ciate VP Mississippi mailed Grenada Christmas parade Tn City C[oud Dancers entered float car rying 16 models another 11 models trailer five truck Two models mounted truck hood ornament rotated slow ly motors running made real hit crowd Two years ago similar float won club first place parade year very front Daily Sentinel-Star newspa per second pictures trom Christmas parade shows some club participants Left right Nathan Kil burn Wayne Thornton Adam Thornton Tim Tyler Gary Burrus have pictures club mem bers models mail will run Ed Wisser AMA 5946 saddened death recent winner coveted Vital People Award Ed Wisser District Ill passed away January 16 1990 leaving wife Kay son daughter three granddaughters grandson Ed will sorely missed friends also various clubs organizations belonged unselfishly gave time ex pertise AMA Museum Patrons Program Benefits Service prestige recognition Categories Patrons tax deductible Regular $15 per year donation provides Special Card five-digit number Special pin bumper sticker patch Museum Newsletter Hall Famers Life $1000 one-time donation services Regular Charter patrons plus speciat Life pin patch two-digit number Museum Newsletter compilation correspondence exchanges among Hall Famers others best described cronies BilfWinter people famous pioneers model aviationthe thinkers doers have helped make model world what todayare nucleus around museum communications will built Its important note subjects covered indirectly re lated museum itself museum con nection gather words rfu creus group disseminate others Same time preserving history files future modelers can know views instru mental creating model aviation history past 50 years 124 Model Aviation Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO 8ox 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decaiur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60606 Wililam Kern mon 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefierson Kanoso City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Sireei PaIns Park 60404 Charile Watto 1253 Pinecrest Ln Api G Manchester MO 63021 Bili Zimmer Box 72 Varna 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paui Hointen 616W 30th St Higginsviile MO 64037 Home 1816 584-2481 Work 1816 584-7121 8161 584-7766 has quiet month Ive stopped traveling due lack invitations cold weather Its hol iday season everyone out getting last gift loved have admit has merit As sit PC writing col umn am preparing start sixth year VP District VI Nats Lawrenceville IL possible land purchase Muncie etc know will another exciting year Scale Contest Board member Dis trict VI John Guenther would like fill part column some good words So John its show strongly feel recent rule changes RC Scale new matrix sys tem static judging will draw lot com ment criticismpro con feel expected major change rules initiated put place Scale Contest Board deliberated topic both writing some cases phone other board chairman throughout consideration process four similar static judging pro posals consider during rules cycle dealing same topic Knowing change would make would gen erate some form backlash strongly felt problems faced would eventu ally work themselves out betterment competitors vote cast lightly Getting input fellow Scale modelers wasnt success story year meor understand fellow board members Few individuals took time write call about pub lished rules proposals Model Aviation prior final voting now have three individuals respond concerning matter after rules have published final form feel time clear understanding what fair works best contestants will resolved worked out contestant arena over next year half will probably take other rules cycle counterproposals revision current matrix static judging system way should process testing time go through charting new ground endeavor want go record AMA board member wants needs input people district better serve AMA members involved Scale includes aspects ScaleFF CL well RC As can see Johns message concerned about lack responses years Scale proposals chat about earlier know con cerned Competitors regardless category fly its up help de cide rules dont decision will made may conflict what think right willing let some make decisions input dont complain about outcome Appar ently rule John discussing message major Scale Believe competing Scale would have writing com ments Im talking about John did ask include request help 1990 Nats Heck going way District Sixers Nats need warm bodies can get help make success about some time Nats hope give some dont compete also re quest sport fliers willing give time experience about rest out within reach Lawrenceville IL should plan see Nats have never attended Im sure will surprised area cov ers chance see types com petitive events may never get see oth erwise Try attend couple days think will enjoy interested Free Flight Indoor events will held another time request Free Flight community events split Nats allow control over flying sites past Free Flight events have suffered due various reasons Id rather see split Nats have hurt again Over last couple months Ive re ceived quite bit mail can use column dont see pictures sent hang will get soon Now lets get some mail Bill Hawks Washington IL spent time Thayer MO back no idea other modelers vicinity little town searching place fly stumbled small group flying models local airport surprise about half dozen fliers area about So fellas Bill wants say hi Amazingly enough little clusters modelers small towns across USA dont know about cause dont belong AMA chartered clubs unfortunate because offer insurance protection need AMA suffers loss mem bership count does wonders clout wonder what membership num bers would could get little groups out charter Ill bet would least double size reading belong small club thats chartered let per suade get members join AMA charter club Insurance members landowner worth price own club Burgin KY has seven members Ive helped clubs charter few three Its big counts Its fact youll stand up counted Let us know youre out Evansville RC Model Airplane Club Evansville IN made presentation local schools recently con vinced school buy Delta Darts further program just another thing Evansville club does get groups name public eye Does club ever presentations schools public libraries may want check Schools libraries quite often hungry such programs Any expo sure such good Patrick Lines sent some pics clubs first fun fly held September club Shelby RC Club Shelbyville IL As can see good group event new club intends have events future have plans visit sometime 1990 December 7 1989 District VI mod eler made home St Louis MO passed away land big thermals Carl Fries better known Uncle Carl friends has history dates back 1920s era active modeler until death Carl cofounder Na tional Free Flight Society 1966 go ing missed frienck Enough now April 1990 125 look down part flight line Notice abundance Aerostar 40s very fun airplane Sunday flying well train ma foreground first-place winner Sportsplane scratch-built Checkmate built Dennis Blackerly owned Kevin Fleming both Pana IL Jim Hostetler Mode IL brought Midwest Aerostar 40 background Iowa 0 Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address ior EMAIL 700472162 F 313-346-4175 Assisnant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 3e6 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bad Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russeil Kneizoer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lavik 305 Pani Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mevdota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Mi 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlinn Ml 46077 Prequency Coordinator Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Dr Rhivelander Wi 54501 Once again Im sitting airport wait ing plane time off Orlando real nasty snowstorm freezing rain forecast home Im just hoping wont affect return Sunday Last weekend other edge country Los An geles clearing last hurdle purchase property Muncie IN spite rumors its going average cost per acre reason able giving us almost 800 acres square mile Additional details will published soon deal com pleted covers removed will say time site will definite pardon punmodel other sites try emulate will provide ideal ex ample what community will aero modeling Lets see town county state try beat deal Larry Phillips stepped down Pat tern Team Selection Committee member ship appointed Dave Von Lindsowe replacement further change Contest Board Pattern saw Brian Crosley wanting relinquish position tried get another representative west ern section district no real fers persons qualified job So managed get Dave accept position too close being top com petitor country very active re spected excellent man post hearty thank-you guys leaving after serving proposed April EC meeting will conflict attending renowned Apache Mall Show Minneapolisagain Trying get out other parts dis trict gets difficult 3M guys want attend super fun fly June Ill have timely details next months col umn Big news Milwaukee area announcement MS show Oc tober shall attending meeting may ideal time get AVPs gether hammer out responsibili ties love volunteers announce firstever appointment district PR coordina tor/A VP Yes now person re lieve some workload first what expect will recognized dis trict position final details posi tion will worked out next week Joe Haas called Mick has accepted chal lenge will allocated budget will partly funded AMA HQs PR De partment Mick will take care flying field problems hell able travel areas advise solutions just another first also have first assistant VP Boyd Bowdish natural geographic arrangement district Boyd handles details Minnesota surrounding area gives us input clubs bet ter visibility Whats next Well Ive discussing possibility sharing secretary Bob Brown District Ill Jim Sears Dis trict VI secretary could located someplace roughly equidistant us connected Fax such han dle much day-to-day business three districts needed nice thought starts process getting help faster local level District Roundup turn month no chance screwing up CAMS Michi gan has sent Model Aviation subscription 10 school libraries Did know costs $9 Mucho attaboys MARCS has formed new committee grievances seems like great way shut off usual kvetching ect know Signal Seekers has Sunshine Committee get suitable cards information about members Seems Don Smith SVRCC needs watching has seen talking pilot model her club earning zillion attaboys giving school library sub scriptions Bay Fliers Wisconsin about being given field Ribcrack ers Michigan received gift UFO moved new field Now have three helpers various skills mill members Aero hawks Iowa r Rapids Skyhawks left its old field moved new fly ing last day 1989 old New Years Day new s Bill Millar continuing fight maintain 90 @ 9 rule wonder needs Kevlar jacket newsletter newly formed West Michigan Free Flight Club Tim Sarber prez e-out newsletter TCRC Minnessota has calculating average dB level fliers looks like great idea start decreasing noise levels field variables place start Range RCC has contributed its local Salvation Army e month Valley Aero Modelers Fly like Really Care. fly RC Sound Cont pg 119 ing ducted fans others however fall outside so-called comfort band So members fly noisier categories cannot reduce frequency sound level bring themselves within com fort area become restricted group best plan action would analyze situation greater depth see just far can go still fall within envi ronmental guidelines What does mean means beginning comprehensive pro gram using good octave band analysis equipment testing analyzing classes equipment developing neces sary charts provide members suffi cient data operate Very good modern engine exhaust sound suppression systems available Some may like looks particular de vice alternative considered anything can look good Equally important variety propel lers available makes possible coordi nate aircraft power plant propeller absolute best performance lowest possible sound level doing can also lower frequency considerable figure Modelers need recognize since sound source well-muffled engine installation likely propeller its blade passage generates fre quency BPFtwice engine rpm two-bladed propeller higher three-bladed things need considered in-flight situation takes lot work obtaining static readings short-term study will getting people involved project Well also need make quality analyzer available interim can work getting both fre quency sound levels lowest val ues possible would appreciate hearing about information might have would contribute goal Re cordings actual octave band analysis would suit needs best Academy committed study New mount problem providing good vibration isolator four-stroke en gines has us some time four-stroker has much greater amplitude vibration its two-stroke sibling Sev eral years ago Roy Speights developed mount two-stroke engine uti lized existing beam mounts guess Roy ahead time because mount didnt get much use photo 126 Model Aviation mount appeared column time Jerry Budd Planes Things has taken concept tested about mar ket like assembly four-stroke engines up 120 Cu assembly consists two molded pieces two formed metal holders engine mount lug fits recess molded piece whole held beams wood aluminum composite mount two bolts either side engine thus held captive iso lated molded part move ment associated four-strokers some other mounts have no figures de gree isolation can contact Jerry 1226 F Avenue 1-12 Lancaster CA 93535 photo shows molded formed parts assembly Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice PresidentS Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70915 Mike Harrison noo T Main Hot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horntman Box 42 Manchaca TX 75552 Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 26 Oakridge Maumette AR 72119 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Panadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM eaioi Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1930 Chevy Chase Carrotiton TX 75006 months column written Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma letter reads follows Ive intrigued challenges fered modeling day since first en countered model airplane has kept interest abnormal high ever since challenge building repairing making design changes flying rebuilding must now take backseat monumental chal lenge time assignment make report flying activities Oklahoma tween Thanksgiving Christmas Thanks challenge Mr Hempel After phone calls around state some begging information Ive come two conclusions 1 lot people com plain about club state receiving recognition AMA dont submit informa tion recognized 2 time year modeling interest involving building fly ing lying mostly done local hobby shops So headed out Mikes Hob bies Mike offering sorts free advice inevitably leads purchases Sure enough encountered David Patterson CORCS club Norman flies little ones flying American Airlines getting winter projects stored up before Christmas 1990 officers CORCS club Nor man Jim Farris President Dan Bower VP Don Farris Treasurer Davis Egle Secretary Herb Hickman Field Manager John Zim merman Editor already midst planning 14th annual Pattern contest take lot pride sponsoring old est continuous contest north Tex as/Oklahoma area promise 1990 event will best ever Norman club has unique situation cause flying site located Univer sity Oklahoma campus creates some interesting situations time time example year aeronautical engineer ing students compete design build fly plane will carry largest payload vs engine size rumored years en try might go high 20-lb load 60size engine Also students have devel oped plane carry TV camera trans mits images back monitor ground hope use technology fly storms model Shown Davis Egle UO professor CORCS member testing some new ideas students plane flew great 12-plus pounds K&B 61 engine right track new club has formed Ada has really impressed Within just six months time located flying site recruited mem bers began newsletter sponsored Big Bird Fun Fly AMAC club congrat ulated Phillips Lollar Lawrence Waters other diligent members Westside Club Oklahoma City did neat member survey 1989 would great idea clubs officers wanted know what mem bers wanted time effort money used 1989 So developed survey mailed members wont try recount whole survey want mention few things discovered nearly 80% responded 71% less three years hobby 8% three nine years 21% over 10 years experience hobby organizing new club couldnt possibly use time intelli gently taking trip visit Bartles ville Falcons Model Club less 50 members accomplish group know First have built finest model flying site have ever seen site has 40 x 100-ft paved runway two 50 x 300-ft smooth grass runways two 50 x 1000-ft Sailplane launch lanes Plus sponsor Pat tern contests Sailplane events Big Bird events Free Flight Electric events Also some take time fly Con trol Line past years group raced Pylon just fill lei sure hours Another club has established itself vibrant bunch go-getters Baxter Field Club Midwest City great flying site directly south Tinker Field di rectly north/south flight line means aircraft air times terms its members interests club varied group anyone dares im agine fly Scale planes Helicopters Sport Pattern occasionally Control Line same runwayseldom same time though During past two Pattern sea sons club has produced winners Pat tern contests club would glad claim Due tireless work help Jerry Stuckey group about dozen fliers has become known Jerrys Kids Jerry Larry Oakley great fliers appar ently good instructors another group youngsters coming along shows great promise too Members Darnold Pasto rello Stephens Rowell Oakley McMurtry Wilson won several trophies 1989 SIC Special Interest Group has sprung up recently Oklahoma has poten tial very big due more peo ple becoming eligible day require ments join must solo some type model aircraft must willing voice opinion subject involving aircraft must have $330 cash cover one-time charge pin must have no club officers No dues no work parties organization known ORFFS stands Old Retired F___t Fliers Society welcome begin chapter club following letter Bruce C Ibde Tulsa OK Dear Gene Just short note let know doing part district Owasso Skyblazers small club about 30 mem bers just north Tulsa occasionally dis play models some function gener ally dont get much noticeprobably because have no contests organized fun flys have fun flying weekend weather permits group gathers field ogle new models razz presi dents landings get same return Some us old duffers also get out during week photo models couple retirees noon patrol autumn day Bruce C Ibde April 1990 127 Baxter Field contest winners L-R Carol Russell Holden Larry Oakley Mike Sean McMurtry Jerry Stuckey Greg Ward Mike Wilson ORFFS original new special interest group based Oklahoma t1I memer uoviu rauIouu dthering winter building materials uwasso Skyblazers field Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address EMAIL 7e0672730 Fax 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rusa Miiler 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Saline KS 87401 Jim Ricketts 518S Cloudas Sioux Falla SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80228 Phone Day 3031 922-8107 Evening t3031 938-3288 Im preparing column after Janu ary Executive Council meeting Im sure youll see synopsis minutes else next issue Model Avi ation However few pieces information may interest include 1 AMA finished out 1989 just over 162000 members 2 Property acquisition efforts continue near Muncie IN first national flying site envision bunch around countryeventually 3 Official AMA show teams will ex empt charge insurance certifi cates 4 AMA will soon have approximately 5000 Contest Directors membership rolls About 1700 CDs active year receive free membership ser vices grow about 250 new CDs year Should some type mainte nance fee become inactive wish retain CD status 5 Nearly 10000 members participated sanctioned events 1989 427 mem bers District IX 6 Associate vice presidents will now have AMA-sponsored CompuServe service avail ableall need computer equipped modem 7 EC approved AAAA contests US Out door FF Champs October 1990 US door FE Champs June 8-10 1990 Both spon sored NFFS 8 EC approved National Fun Fly now called Rally June 1-3 Houston TX 9 Some 40 agenda items took day till 1100 pmsome meriting lots discus sion/debate others whizzing through minimum fuss important various segments membership wish AMA member wanted could observe EC session see volunteer officers work half tremendous effort right thing whole AMA organization part member Council Im sure would proud efforts am some District IX stuff received let ter fall David Larsen Alcester SD shared success story about securing first-class flying site will appear separate article elsewhere future issue MA Look Next month look neat idea club business card Oklahoma club thats District VIII steal good ideas best themand feedback responses about District IX meeting North Da kota last November Associate vice president Kansas Don Moden sends report IMAA Fun Fly/Pig-Out Hows againPig-Out spent two days Shangri-la field Lenexa KS fall attending great meet beautiful grass field super hospitality wonderful field house complemented meet over 200 flights logged two pigs barbecued served enough both days Id like see type meet around circuit 114th Jayhawk Squadron sponsored event Art Charlesworth CD R L Doc Scraper Overland Park KS Johnson County R/C Barnstormers club has written couple times recently report ing events along districts eastern rim some Docs reported high lights Ranking along becoming club CD thrill instructing 11-year-old son through solo flight spring learned Royal 40T presently fly ing first low-wing plane Coldhpra 1, Tiger working AMA MAC aer obatics planning fly some competi tion falL Doc shares club per manent flying site first wrote has happier news now January 90 Af ter two-year struggle cooperation Kansas State Department Wildlife Parks have secured site al lows two runways 80 x 400 ft Doc credits part successful search help re ceived AMA Headquarters others across country willing share successful activities experiences Thats what its about guys gals helping other greatest sport/hobbies going Doc continues pointing out amount interest growth activity eastern rim district may need another AVP assist bringing AMAs membership closer touch other time time Ive other sugges tions similar other areas district time has come consider have got could would job Id like add two AVPs present volunteer staff likely eastern western areas district specifically Kansas City Denver ar eas based modeler population activ ity levels know self-starter gogetter willing-to-serve volu nteer type would available two geographic areas encourage drop note dicating interest serving listing qualifications related modeling activ ities organizational/communicagj0 skills Actually helpful would statement regarding what candidate could would bring appointed po sition pertinent resume supporting his/her application Ill mail Out descrip tion position interested persons upon request Lets see goes Keep landings soft intentional / See Cloud Matthew Scraper age 11 first low-wing plane Great work father- Controi lines radio antennas and-son team effort know ex- make great lightning rods perience will remain life_____________________________________ 128 Model Aviation uoc-s tlight school three beginners three intermediates learning fly Barnstormers site Left right Tom Ko hoat Wally Magers Matthew Scraper Doc Scraper Bob Simpson Joe Burns Kevin Cartwright Check out field Complete flags doubles wind indicator barbecue shade Kansas sun Hey rest world Notice cloudless sky total lack wind September 30 October 1 R/C Extra Taylorcraft foreground Jim Van Loo Both fly like dream Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT ReOg Koyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 09-127 Ohiakee Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4730 Quail Meadow Way Fair Dairn CA 95626 Dermis Earrie 6262 6 Tarney Ave Scottsdaie AZ 65251 Giene Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harroid 4202 H St Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W HatS 7920 Fancildi Las Vegas NV e912e Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Neison 73 Park Groton P1 San Jose CA 90136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tacson AZ 65740 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90606 Al Williamson 445 Wesiby Chula Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisnieweki 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 BeiiiiovJer CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2236 Rogae River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone 9161 362-1962 Eloy Marez 311 MeSa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action MS show Pasadena draws near brings possibility two-day Council meeting agenda meeting exceptionally long least oOe very controversial subject covered subject team selection F2B Time space forbid try ing explain subject degree accuracy have read several accounts what has transpired various authors can conclude either team should expanded include parties volved whole deal should de clared farce ahd replayed latter plan followed before contestants play rules understand should rewritten particularly complicated paring system called matrix still cant figure out system un fortunate fun hobby has turn national association fiasco area few participatecompetition system picking teams probably would have diverted time-wasting en ergy effort Nats should determining con test choosing world-class competi tion guys Think about Whether Nats handled currently being handled sittingor divided several dif ferent weekends weeks best judges best Contest Directors decisionmaking body AMA kitchen sink present entourage na ture disputes going settled before contest week over Besides since AMA has distinguished pleasure picking up tab fare room board winning teams should have pleasure prestige being host affair champions picked hope resolve comes quick ly can spend some time show seeing some fabulous displays also meeting some District direction finalists sym bol contest have picked have day mailed color photo six finalists associates pick lucky winner will put winning symbol picture next column Unfortunately will black white will leave little imagination until see real McCoy District X General Membership meet ing should process read col umn Pomona CA would having great time first shot such thing taking advantage Remote Control Hobby Trade Associa tion RCHTA Product Show also would getting ready banquet honor ing John Worth retiring Executive Director AMA sponsored District X Hobby Manufacturers Distributors also would purchasing either patch T-shirt jacket three garments sporting brand-new district symbol rep resenting flying sites District X also would finding out lucky winner Symbol Contest watching him runners-up pick up over 1000 bucks prizes also would tending several seminars build ing radios multitude sub jects great sport copilot wife girlfriend would watching fashion show how-to course handling mod eling husband boyfriend What fun am now getting ready MS show Pasadena also blockbuster fun representatives facet hobby reason Im writingthis early its due Reston until January 17th associate Dr Fritz Harrold myself will way Loretto Baja Mexico Sur immediately following meeting show plan 41sh- put flying dem onstration friends south border Speaking flying demonstrations re cently returned New Years party see picture hundred miles nowhere out Mojave Desert What blast planes motorcy des guns fireworks kites movies libation similar necessities survival partaking some necessities namely flying off dirt runway-roadway 10 ft wide 1000 ft long first time vast flying expe rience found out runway length al meaningless next runway width Thirty 40 off-road cyclists drove up enjoyed fun 70-plus-degree sun Its first time have ever entered bu reaucratic facility park rules say anything goes Its 1200-sq-mi facility owned Bureau Land Management just outside city Mojave crowd dispersed found myself deadly combat Doc SAM Society Antique Modelers contest flying high could timed burn see could touch down last no idea SAM guys having much fun roadway exactly cross ways wind lined cactus about 12 ft wide offered very little tar get takeoff landing TOo much fun now heerrrres Howard Baldwin AVP X Saturday morning breakfast members Cordova Model Masters RC organization Attending also George Steiner laymans ex pert Radio Control equipment sidled over said has determined some people complain about glitches Sacramento Area Modelers flying site some sophisticated electronic equip ment caught quick bursts radio trans missions can traced Califor nia Highway Patrol Sacramento Sheriffs Patrol patrol cars use digital equipment receive information displayed video tube car whole message transmitted blink eye quick bisrsts combined pag ing systems use almost continuously dur ing day apparently generate what has become known infamous 31M Obvi ously can happen Sacramento can happen anywhere thing can change commercial transmitting equipment prevent glitches use dual-conversion receivers recom mended 1991 RC equipment cur rent single-conversion receivers suscep tible combination pager transmis sion digital burststhus glitches Howard thanks words wis dom will finish rest story next column going regu lar part monthly report MA sociate will talking about area Until next time adios amigos Leading Edge PR RoundupCont pg 118 ing improve piece land may sitting idle direct contrast al other potential park users nor mally go demanding service offer ing thing return attitude comes down uses public property people no new land future inextricably tied public lands need band together hang flying fields So know peo ple fly dont belong AMA haul Tell benefits member ship Impress upon long-term need strength numbers neglect ship could sink youre dont forget re mind manufacturers support needed national effort retain customers oh yes Can have some practical reasonably priced muf flers invalidate model aircraft noise complaints Heres way get message out town Have ever noticed fluential people belong service clubs such Rotary Lions Kiwanis Have ever made presentation ser vice club luncheon have times audience good receive model aviation story open minds times theyre incredulous cant lieve kinds people involved fun have community ben efits exist Need some local influence Talk service clubs send speaker AMA can give some handouts Call time Thats now See again next month April 1990 129 Alaska Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 Sw 323rd Si Federal Way WA 00023 Ai Caiver Boo en Wiider 0 03676 Gary R Failer PO Bon ff24 Koizeban AK 00752 Dave Muliens 15559 Pafatine Ace N Seattle WA 50133 Brace Nelson 607 E Vcksbarg St. Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa e23 Kfamaih Falls OR 07651 Chick Youn5 11225 t2Sth St E #69 Poyaliup WA 06373 Erequency Coordinator Robert Sal cit 16439 SE Hag Portiand OR 97236 Phone 503 761 -5103 Took fight about Combat team tri als last EC meeting lost Moral end justifies means good old boy net secure Ah well Last June Balch journeyed Far North well Coeur dAlene Farragut State Park take NW version Scalemasters As wont long before next running June 15-17 fact thought Id show some aircraft Photos Balch First picture flying area middle Idaho state park 130 Model Aviation Heres cockpit area up close done Fredno factory molding OK didnt make own plywood fabric Neither did Hansa-Brandenberg Staying mit Deutschen Flugzeuge TA-154 very well done think CD Baxters am sure case favorite olanes After niylng aturctay taIch got tour Emils manufacturing plant turns out Ikon NWest kits Weve also chance tour Bob Smurthwaits place La Grande before moved Baker Bob made great G&S kits Howard Stinson loved both plac es out district making kits enjoyment modelers far two Ive seen Maybe someday Ill get watch some others Bud Erickson built Grumman Sky rocket hes holding didnt fly year dont remember didnt would have really liked see fly Some day Ill build since never got over Blackhawk Balch photo Papes Kinner Scored 100% ac cording judges did build en gine himself did very good job plane Flies nice too dont know Extra 230 think three may Wayne Venetzs Bill Aldrichs new plane replac ing Zlin Dick Hansens Nieuport Jenny rear very nice very different aircraft what Sid Tanabes Citabria looked like before its fall Control surface malfunc tion led very hard meeting terratoo-firma Fred Pierce worked usual magic came up gorgeous Hansa-Branden berg C-i think three-quarter shot shows observer/gunner ready busi ness Emil Neely entered Curtiss Robin want documentationr theres up stairs Red Barn part Museum Flight also have uncovered access door too Jenny Lets close shut contestants some spectators right Art Newlands back About center Boise group left Canadians s close-up OF some ot Freds incred ible work Particularly check out metal work engine Whats growth out side ask Ya gotta have rules say ignore muffler Junior Flight ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta - New York NY 10005 Due Ed Whitten having flu will no Junior Flight column month hope Ed will able return next month