BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
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BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
BASICS OF DECISIONS WINTER COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Board Directors Executive Council met Houston January 29 took following actions 1 Approved AMA operating budget 1 977 estimating 5% increase membership 65600 1976 total 62494 noted 1976 ended well black operating surplus creased expenses 1977 will cause loss sit uation end year 2 Approved initiation professional study l-IQ operations guide future man agement structure office procedures pol icies purpose insuring AMA utilizes best techniques compli ance current regulations trends regard employer obligations liabilities 3 Examined current planning 1977 PR projects including film production trade show participation fund raising air show team pro grams new brochure promotion general public appreciation model aviation probability AMA club program no ted connection annual Jerry Lewis telethon Muscular Dystrophy 4 Approved expense allowance increase Council members connection AMA district travels meetings help ficers expand contacts constituents promote local activities also noted improved computer services HQ might available September help dis trict communications officers 5 Reviewed Model Aviation magazine opera tions finances proposal provide magazine members 1978 tabled until Council considers later year specifics possible dues increase noted magazine slight operating surplus 1976 could expected show loss situation 1977 due increased costs printing paper postage question whether Competition News should optional choice no change current arrangement made 6 Approved details 1977 Nats pre sented elsewhere issue Entry Fees will same 1976 will no dividual Category Club Championship awards Nats operation budgeted break based maximum utilization West Coast officials 7 Reviewed AMA insurance programs noted AMAs 1976 underwriter club continued page 61 Jan 22 meeting established basics daily event schedule management structure budt. groups combine produce super effort. Thirty-six representatives differ ent organizations interests met River side California plan details AMAs return West Coastafter absence 10 yearsfor National Model Airplane Championships meeting lasted 9 am 1030 pm established compe tition schedule beginning Saturday August 6 continuing through Sunday August 14 Riverside about 40 miles straight line east downtown Los Angeles about 20 miles northeast Disneyland host city center activity will take place nearby March Air Force Base other flying site locations details needed final approval after meeting expectation will resolved end February general picture shapes up follows Indoor Flight Events Sat & Sun Aug 6-7 Norton Air Force Base about 10 miles northeast Riverside Control Line Events Tues Aug 9 through Sat Aug 13 March Air Force Base about 8 miles southeast Riverside Radio Control Events except Soaring Mon Aug 8 through Sun Aug 14 March Air Force Base Outdoor Free Flight Events Radio Control Soaring Tues Aug 9 through Sat August 13 near Moreno about 12 miles east March Air Force Base Scale Events according category included above Entry fees will same 1976 Entry Forms Nats open AMA members will available about midMarch Low-cost air conditioned college dormitories will available contestants officials families University CaliforniaRiverside within mile motel row Riverside includes chain names independents Camping will available within few miles possibly March Air Force Base Full details aspects Nats will published ModelAviation magazine dur rig months March April May June issues desire entry forms should send self-addressed envelope return postage AMA HQ Washington DC Also approved meeting basic officials expense reimbursement budget $9000 Control Line$1600 Radio Control $3000 Free Flight$1S00 Scale gen eral Nats support$2900 Officials will also entitled nights free lodging college dorms equivalent cost AMA day worked Nats certi fied appropriate category event di rector work three days will receive free full magazine mem bership 1978 also recommended cham pionshipsIndividual orCategorybe dropped due excess effort comparatively few people involved also much inequity nature category championships plus fact daily event scheduling necessary accommodate contestants needs generally incom patible championships events Nats planning meeting featured par ticipation several major groups AMA special interests meeting ganized AMAs Nationals Executive Com mittee conjunction co-sponsoring ganizations March Air Force Base Air Force Association Riverside Chapter Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chamber Commerce Riverside Visitor Convention Bureau AMA groups represented Riverside RC Club local Nats support group National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Na tional Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA US Pattern Judges Assn USPJA National Soaring Society NSS Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Assn PAMPA Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn MACA National Free Flight So ciety N FFS Southern Calif Controline Assn SCCA Free Flight Model Air plane Assn So Calif FFMAASC proposed daily event schedule shown elsewhere section Essentially number types events 1977 will same 1976 some variations RC Soaring day qualifications Open adult class CL Precision Aero batics Late entries Nats will permitted April 1977 55 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005] 1977 Nats Planning Conference last year except entry deadlines events will earliertypically such en try will need accomplished least full day advance event operation order paperwork model equipment processing can completed schedule minimize last minute problems day before Nats planning meet ing AMA officials hosted River side Chamber Commerce luncheon inspection March Air Force Base facilities Everyone present including air base Com manding Officer enthusiastic cooper ative very positive attitude about ac commodating needs solving problems As result greater degree local area sup port anticipated has typical re cent Natsa very strong can spirit evident entire weekend Riverside California modeler support date has also outstanding involved determined maximum make Nats best yet different groups have joined effort help insure category modeling interest will have best management facilities possible kind cooperation between interests shown Riverside meeting details Nats planning well advanced key volunteer positions already staffed next step will recruit volun teer officials help already assigned variety depth representation meetings indication volved already list impressive Gen ret William F Pltts Pres Riverside AFA Col Elmer Funderburk Com manding Officer March AFB David Goldware Riverside C C Military Affairs Com mittee Catherine R Dawson Riverside Visi tor Convention Bureau Gene Mrs Sidwell AFA State Director Model Avia tion John E Clemens AMA Pres Nationals Executive Committee Earl F Witt AMA Sec Treas Nats Exec Comm John Worth AMA Exec Dir Nats Exec Comm Ron Morgan Nats Contest Mgr Nats Exec Comm Kemp Bunting RC Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Homer Smith FF Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm Bob Volsiavek CL Cat Mgr Nats Exec Comm jan Sakert RC Cat Asst Nats Exec Comm Dick Sonheim RC Cat Dir Sandy Norton FF Cat Dir Patty Sak CL Cat Dir MACA rep Granger Williams SC Cat Dir Betty Stream AMA Assoc VP RC Aerobatics Dir Bev Wlsniewski CL Speed Dir Ben Sasnett Asst CL Cat Dir Pres SCCA Guy Kirkwood Asst FF Cat Dir Pres FFMAASC Arlie Preszler CL Precision Aerobatics Dir PAMPA rep Jim Scar borough AMA VP District X Alex Chisoim AMA Assoc VP District X Denny Hack thore Nats Facilities Pres Riverside RC Club Nick Nichols Nats Facilities Asst Riverside RC Club Bob Randolph Indoor FF Site Recruiter Bill Northrop Chief RC Judge Pres USPJA Larry Fogel Pres NSS Ron Schorr Pres NMPRA John Targos NSRCA rep Col Jerry Reese March AFBCapt John D Fuqua March AFB Vess Taylor March AFB Russ Jenkins Air Force Assoc River side Dick Smith Military Affairs Comm Riverside C C Fred Roever Military Af fairs Comm Riverside C C Carl Maroney AMA HQ Asst Exec Dir Larry Bolich AMA HQ Special Events Director AMA LEGAL COUNSEL SEEKS FCC HELP WITH CLASS C LICENSE PROBLEMS number AMA members reported received Class D voice Citizens Band licenses FCC instead re quested Class C RC licenses Learning problem AMAs legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney has written following letter FCC Safety Special Radio Services Bu reau Chief Charles Higginbotham Dear Mr Higginbotham represent Academy Model Aero nautics AMA have accordingly re quested bring attention prob lems large numbers AMA members have experiencing securing licenses Radio Control Service Class C Citizens Radio Serivce Apparently large numbers Radio Con trol Service applications being issued Citi zens Band Radio Service Class D Citizens Ra dio Service licenses Based number Con rinued page 59 OFFICIAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE 1977 NATIONALS SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday August 6August 7August 8August 9August10August11August12August13August14 Free Flight Outdoor eventsIndoorIndoorA-i Towline/A GasFAI Power3A GasB Gas 7 am400 pm unless noted9 om9 pmH L GlidertC GasWakefield3coupe dHunlimitedRocket otherwise near March AFBAMA StickPennyplane2PayloadGas ScaleHL GliderRubberHelicopter Indoor events Norton AFB cabin sy p2 hber Scale rgo 2 Towline3 l Ill Paper StickAMA Scale2Peanut Scale F F PAl Stick Peanut Scale2 Notes 19 am2 pm 23 pmB pm 37 am530 pm Control Line 730noonOp MouseB SpeedC SpeedA SpeedYA SpeedYA Pinto 1 pm5 pm unless Race Cl IIB Prom SpeedD SpeedPAl SpeedOp Aerobat/A Profile noted otherwise MarchJr-Sr MouseForm 40Jet SpeedOp Acrobat Finals Pinto Jr AFB Race Cl 1i5 Jr-Sr Acrobat Op Acrobat Qualifying Jr-Sr Rat J Walker FAI Team Rac Op Scale Race Qualifying Op Rat Race Race4 Flyoff Jr-Sr SlowOp SlowJr-Sr ScaleJr combatJr-Sr SlowOp Slow Rat Combat4combatRacingSr CombatRat Race5Op Combat Op SlowPAl CombatCarrier IIOp CombatAMA Scale4 CL Combat5Carrier IProfile Carrier Sport Scale5 Notes 4730noon 5i pmS pm Radio Control7 ami pmPatternPatternPatternPatternPattern710 am7am 6 pm Powered events Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Qualifying6 Finals6 Pat Finals6 Scale March AFB 1308 pmGM PylonGM PylonGM PylonF1 PylonF1 Pylon10 amS pm1-hr hreak Soaring eventsFt Pylonfor Air Show PP site Soaring Qualifying7 Standard Standard Standard 58 pm 730 aw7 pm Mod Standard Mod Standard Mod Standard Scale unlimitedunlimitedunlimited2pm Notes 6Four Pattern classes Novice Advanced Expert MasterScale Soaring RC 7Requires 2-win flight landing within 100 square 56 Model Aviation Earl Witt standing background chairman Nats planning conference Riverside California January 22 Among attendance besides AMA Nats Executive Committee District X VP Jim Scarborough center foreground 77 Nats Free Flight Director Sandy Norton Jims left ** T1 ** rjj **/2-AJZAY- President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DALLAS JOINS THE GREAT SHOWS new consumer hobby show born healthy bouncing bambino called SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW held Dallas Texas State Fair Grounds January 15th 16th new show put together best tradition started Toledo Weak Signals RC Conference WRAMS Show White Plains NY EXPO Show Chicago MACS Show Anaheim CA RAMS Show Seattle MALL Show Sioux Falls SD shows started small grew present importance SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW started 12000 tendees first-time-out new model er s heaven wish-place can also boast having finest product-demonstration show held outdoors conjunction static indoor show has ever offered new public new Dallas Show will no way dilute diminish prestige excitement mentioned older traditional shows should whet public appetite see em Southwest Show should provide handsome new modeling showcase en thusiasm-builder fresh new gigantic area US feeding hobby-hungry audience offering community savory recrea tion entire family Dallas show boasted 79 booths cover ing model building spectrum Show further dignified booths NASA VOUGHT AIRCRAFT GENERAL DY NAMICS AIRCRAFT BELL HELICOP TER booths donated Special Interest modeling groups AMAs big impressive booth brought Washington commercial exhibitors model worlds top manufacturers high enthusiasm praise two days public exposure products ultimate compliment signing up al ready next year word gets around manufacturers expanded space next year will quickly gobbled up Area model builders invited com pete Toledo style static display three awards 49 categories Three hun dred models entered workman ship superb course usual remark made didnt enter Heck Ive got couple home bettern can bet will enter next year judges will swamped THE AMA BOOTH WROTE SO MANY LI CENSE APPLICATIONS WE RAN OUT OF BLANKS new Dallas Show outstanding outdoor product-demonstration show both days Saturday 4000 specta tors saw 2 hours demonstrations State Fair Musicals parking lot Fair grounds Dallas Photos D F Tollenaar Park Lagoon Unbelievably Sunday 23 degree windy weather chill factor zero three degrees 2000 interested folks braved chill watch 11/2 hours demonstrations interest treated some everything Demonstrations type usually just sort allowed happen show planned scheduled good public address system provided both exhibitor public received maximum bene fit enjoyed MCing show explain ingto spectators LAYMANS TERMS just what watching what to get started program started hand-launched balsa gliders flown National H-L experts Three youngsters 8-9-12 years old flew rubberband-powered AMA CUB models themselves built An RC trainer flown parking lot demonstra ting RC beginner should start Next flown Quarter Midget 049-powered RC Pylon racer An impressive taxi-demo ducted-fan T-2-J flown because limit ed take-off landing area excited crowd its sound power Both large small helicopters amazed crowd controlability Bell jet Ranger model flown Bell employee AMA member drew big hand since Bell plant manufactures people-carrying heli copters right area contrast full competition pattern flown Con trol Line Precision Aerobatics model maneuvers described viewers change pace 1/8 scale RC race cars turned parking lot race track fol lowed RC dragsters showing remarkable acceleration limited area As climax excitement Ted White real ly stood crowd its ear usual fantastic RC biplane acrobatic flight put punctuation act area rocketeers showed hobby rockets have really come age far fireworks crowd recovering stiff necks caused watching rockets asked move across street about hun dred yards Fair Park Lagoon lined banks entire lagoon about four five deep watched Radio Con trolled speed boats what show put manueverability speed 18 inch three foot boats really turned crowd havent seen little screamers walking water putting up three- four-foot rooster tail youve missed boat Lagoons pet ducks will probably long boast escaping flock noisy crazy strangers chased over lake days hobby show RC power boats finished outdoor demo show crowd went back inside exhibit building drool dream ask prices AND SO GREAT NEW HOBBY SHOW IS BORN! Summary Hobby Shows ex citing happening best people edu cators hobby world now nearly part US make sure support WE GOTTA BUILD AND FLY andOURMANUFACTURERS WHOLE SALERS DEALERS AND PUBLISHERS GOTTA EAT FUNNY HAPPENING AT THE DALLAS SHOW! BILL ANITA NORTHROP com ing airline Dallas Southwest Mo delers Show gesture friendship met complicated D-FW airport went car rental place make sure well taken care car pointed out piled find out couldnt see out because heavy coat frost windows windshield About time attendant came out building small bucket water dipper threw several dip pers warm water windshield clear ing nicely did same window April 1977 57 I _____________________I j -u Some happenings fine new Southwest Modelers Show Texas State Fair side back window Circling around car came Bills window Bill couldnt see him because frost TIMING WAS PERFECT Bill HURRIEDLY ROLLED HIS WINDOW DOWN get mans attention just man THREW DIPPER OF WATER WHERE THE WINDOW HAD JUST BEEN As drove away saw attendant back inside telling fellow em ployees just thrown dipper water customers face will probably NOT read Bill Northrops magazine MODEL BUILDER must compliment him watered down composure thought funny too MODELERS WIFE REPORTED husband home bad case flu nearly three weeks gotten GET WELL cards hobby shop town AND CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND having hobby shop heck HARD way make EASY buck! AMA MEMBER IN UPPER NEW YORK says winter has darned cold lives little light refrigerator thing keeping everything freezing TAKE ENOUGH TIME TO BE CAREFUL! if speed counted rabbits would rule world Dr Herb True AMA YOUTH PROGRAM WHERE FROM HERE ED ABRAM signed off Youth Committee Report writing simply cause no input Ed himself couldnt dream up entire program fact youth program has active simply because no yet has able come up should go after AMA Cubs Delta Darts certainly no reflection against Eds Youth Com mittee just have yet magic idea will make work young folks still around still need practical proper fun things WELL KEEP THINKING Id like YOU help too problem introduce young sters model aviation hold terest b-e-y-o-n-d first little taste make fascinating hobby/science available Please put mind because might giving youngster something besides burning down school garage stealing car might encouraging future ma yor town future scientist school teacher future President airline pi lot astronaut REMEMBER go ing live lives out world run kids AND IT IS DARNED IMPOR TA NT HAVE STUCK MY NECK OUT have re-appointed chairman world-level committee EDUCATION INFORMA TION FAI am going best see cant better old world thru help ing kids educating ourselves same time can sure use help ideas already have some youth experts like Ed Abrams Bob Sargent Ed Whitten some others trying come up plan need YOUR help biggest contribution starter idea model aviation Frank Ehlings ingenious AMA Cub Delta Dart have let Frank down no follow-up Lets keep kids building flying THOUGHT ABOUT KID PRODUCTS Have noticed nearly everything offered kids offers no chance expres sion inventiveness creativeness AERO MODELING DOES GET SOMEONE TO HELP YOU Asking dumb questions far less costly repairing dumb mistakes BORN MODELER BOBBY JONES co-editor Snoop Scoop newsletter Columbus GA Balsa Aerodynes Bobby really nice guys exchange notes latest said wife baby week after last letter boy came thru delivery hand top head doctor didnt understand said boy signaling official flrght Bobby Jones also organizers new state-wide council clubs known GAMA hope can become pattern other states regions Congratulations best wishes Bobby wife new little modeler IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME Lindbergh probably first last overseas air passenger luggage got same time did VALUABLE RC LICENSE THOUGHT dropping fees FCC license should now known interested parties Dont let dropping fees make feel less important fact important hold valid li cense because other classes CBers par ticular will find much easier obtain license need show strength making sure licensed will go long way toward obtaining frequencies Apply now operate legally EVERY CLUB NEEDS CONTEST DIRECTOR model club group should have available contest director Forms CD application close mailbox Just let AMA Headquarters know want ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St Washing ton DC 20005 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTEST DIRECTOR Sanctioned responsibilities given AMA Contest Director see competi tions conducted book means AMA RULE BOOK CD has dual responsibility actually first see meet book se cond see contestant has fered possible chance fly com pete rules time will allow role primarily help contestant rather restrict him HELPFUL ON EPOXY PAINT after mixing two compounds epoxy paint should appear have lumps shreds strain paint im mediately thru some nylon hose panty hose course may find bit hard walk after AMA MEMBERSHIP STILL CLIMBING! AMA Headquarters have learned about 10th January member ships about 2600 ahead last year arecord year YOU partof this! NEED AMA LICENSE APPLICATION BLANKS AMA Membership License Applica tion blanks available club hobby dealer other interested party simply sending request ACA DEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 COUNTING MODELERS BLESSINGS Among things modeler can count blessings earsso have some thing hook glasses order see build models should give thanks too Good Lord gave us thumbs twiddle glue dries Amen THE SOUTHWEST MODELERS ASSOCIATION putting really big contests such annual Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships Labor Day weekend shows like Southwest Modelers Show mentioned earlier column would about im possible single club handle Realiz ing AMA leaders Dallas-Fort Worth area have put together Council Clubs modeling interests present 18 clubs represented total membership about 2000 modelers Spirit cooperation organizations representing bodies miracles can begin happen South west Modelers Show other groups far away Oklahoma City Shreveport Arkansas asked about joining looks like group might expand represent aid entire AMA District VIII Perhaps unify ing action like would benefit area information contact BUDDY IRWIN SWMA President 922 Sundown Ln Desoto IX 75115 NECESSARY INGREDIENT IN THE NATS annual NATIONALS cannot put back-up effort local model club group clubs lucky year have enthusiastic volunteering RIVERSIDE Calif RADIO CON TROL CLUB Denny Hackthorne club pres ident described club having mem bership about 80 out could promise about 40 stake-pounders ditchdiggers some can read write Denny has already deeply volved himself says club has good cross-section businessmen help locate materials services basically sport fliers can devote time help ing meet club also handsome about 1/3 membership under 16 years age under guidance con cerned adult members RIVERSIDE R/C CLUB reminder above-average qual ity folks have AMA ***** all now 58 Model Aviation License Problems cant page 59 such incidents brought AMAs atten tion issuance incorrect class license widespread problem Examples problems AMA members have experiencing may found following excerpts letters AMA wrote nice letter [to FCC] ex plaining what happened sent AMA article about wrong license . re applied again proper FCC form Class C enclosed $400 sent letter application FCC behold just received another Class D license o mistakes Im sure write what write stage husband have trying six months get Class C license June 7th month sent check amount $800 FCC class C&D license did re ceive Class D never class C So wrote FCC letter asking havent received class C license yet Only reply will sending duplicate Class D eight weeks personally sent applica tions few months ago came back D class CB license somewhat unexpected let go plan get CB car radio near future November applied again fresh application Again class D li cense issued Exasperating! time have returned license letter. esting correction Class C Since have started program [of encouraging local club members apply Class C licenses] single license has issued class V though applications definitely marked C drawing attention seri ous problem facing AMA members hope special applications processing procedure Radio Control Service applica tions may instituted similar recent establishment special Gettysburg Post fice box Amateur Radio Service applica tions other measures taken insure applicants Radio Control Service authori zations receive what request current AMA activi ties alleviate problem Class D li censes issued response requests Class C licenses isnt part CB conspiracy some have claimed result credible number license applications Class D FCC processing daily millions being processed same form Class C D applications tiny percentage human error results hun dreds mistakes Despite problems its important ever apply dividual Class C license unlucky receive Class D make photocopy license error write FCC ex plain problem return Class D li cense AMA Scholarship Goes Rambo Peter W Rambo Camarillo CA winner AMAs 1976 Scholarship Program Award has received $1000 four other applicants Peter 18 years age son Mr Mrs Nate Rambo Camarillo 1976 graduate Camarillo Senior High School presently attending University Cali forniaDavis enrolled fresh man school mechanical engineering dad active AMA members Peter has involved aeromodeling several years has built models including radio controlled types Some models original designs has en tered competitive events since 1974 member San Fernando Valley Si lent Flyers League Silent Flight member Camarillo Flying Circus has served board member written newsletter co-directed two soaring meets winner selected AMAs Schol arship Committee Facters considered grade average class ranking national test re sults school community leadership ac tivities performances AMA aeromodel ing competition Academys Scholarship Program established 1968 funded contri butions apportionment dues mem bers organization Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have made vary ing amounts carefully screened applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active career model ing competition Also stressed rounded-out individual activities special interests number amount scholarships vary according number applications applicants qualifications amount money available scholarship fund AMA Scholarship Committee com posed following Bob Stalick Eugene OR Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO John Worth Fairfax VA committee following its rating study makes recommendations Executive Council concerning number winners amount award initiator AMA Scholarship Pro gram Matty Sullivan Pylon Brand Pro ducts made substantial contribution purpose years ago Executive Coun cil AMA policy-making body followed suit authorized apportion ment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program con tinuing basis 1977 Scholarship Program program will same recent years Its easy become involved know young person might interested qualifiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him about first step simply write AMA HQ 815 Fif teenth St NW Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application elig ible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA-sanctioned compe tition 1976 1977 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1976 1977 Applications must com pleted returned AMA HQ May 31 1977 April 1977 59 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT WHATS BEHIND THE FREE FCC LICENSES As result four simultaneous adverse Court decisions released December 16 1976 1 Federal Communications Com mission has suspended its entire filing fee pro gram effective january 1 1977 means until some indefinite fu ture date no fee needs submitted type application Pointing con tinuing failure Congress respond Commission requests remedial clarify ing legislation Commission states 2 although still studying mat ter questions raised sufficiently serious warrant suspension fee col lections same decisions Court imposed Commission obligation refund portion fees collected since adoption its 1970 fee schedule Com mission response has pointed enormity administrative burden announced initiating staff study provide us proposals legal administrative implications Courts refund decisions Commission stated would act expeditious manner made observation Inquiries will speed process Court decisions produced above FCC actions resulted numerous law suits instituted various parties however consolidated four proceedings resulting four court deci sions general two decisions dealt challenges validity FCCs 1975 fee schedule other two concerned FCCs refusal refund fees collected under FCCs 1970 fee schedule appealing parties deemed have improperly collected respect 1975 fee schedule Court held invalid directed Commission review revise light certain standards specified Court Court said action necessary although recognized extreme difficulty taskwhich resembles unscrambling eggs must clear public statement particular service benefit justifying fee ie identification specific ap plication processing activities specific individual benefit fee im posed b must clear public explana tion cost basis fee calculated explaining allocation speci fic direct indirect expenses criteria used determine exclusion inclusion various expense items c amount fee must set rate reflects cost services per formed value conferred upon payor Court explained latter phrase meaning fee assessed cannot exceed cost service rendered thus prevent ing feessuch tariff filing fees increase revenues profits payor respect 1970 fee schedule Court invalidated entire schedule basis effect Commissions failure meet standards stated immediately above therefore concluded fees paid under 1970 schedule illegally sessed remanded matter FCC recalculate proper fees accordance above criteria refund por tion money collected ex cess thereof difficulties faced Commission carrying out its responsibilities under decisions such anticipate no re fund action substantial length time Similarly likely Commission will reinstitute fee program absence enabling legislation spelling out Coin missions powers impose fees specify ing criteria such fee schedules AMA Legal Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 1 National Cable Television Assn Inc et al v FCC Nos 75-1053 et al National Assn Broadcasters et al v FCC Nos 75-1087 et al Electronics Industries Assn et al v FCC Nos 75-1120 et al Capital Cities Com munications Inc et al v FCC Nos 751503 et al US Court Appeals DC Circuit 2 FCC Order FCC 76-1 197 43659 Matter Suspension Subpart G Part 1 Commissions Rules relating schedule fees Adopted 1 2/22/76 Released 12/23/76 TREAT STRANGERS KINDLY Some time ago stranger showed up DC/RC flying site asked DC/RC member Harry Gratton tell him little about RC areomodeling Harry other DC/RC mem bers briefly put immediate interests aside order answer strangers ques tions provide glimpse aeromodel ing aeromodeler can present good positive glimpse first Harry other DC/RCers didnt know stranger could have policeman member county council recreation board mil lionaire blue collar workerit didnt mat ter interested aeromodel ing mattered treated him well because kind AMA members unselfishly giving up some flying time troduce newcomer favorite sport Eventually learned stranger Charles Schaeffer Associate Editor Changing Times Kiplinger Magazine Un selfishly putting national PR effort before individual local interest referred Schaef fer AMA Headquarters met John Worth Hobie Steele another mem ber DC/RC get glimpse aeromodel ing nationally combination efforts begun local club members taking time cordially introduce stranger aeromodeling major article December 1976 Chang ing Times about RC modeling modelers Money cannot buy such positive national pub licity Indeed Changing Times does con tam advertising small kindness right local flying site can offer positive na tional publicity aeromodeling expensive advertising programs Whos stranger flying site youre subscriber December 1976 Changing Times containing Pilot Own PlaneFrom Ground Charles Schaeffer should available local lb rary FCC LICENSES FOR CLUBS Recently AMA Headquarters contact ed few chartered clubs applications club FCC licenses returned FCC further information fol lowing suggestions may help prevent problems club FCC license applications re newals meantime AMA encourages modeler interested RC apply individual FCC Class C license especially now individual licensesas well club licensesare free clubs still find group li censes helpful newcomers con cerned still need club li cense help beginners get air quick ly legally individual license being processed Federal Communication Commission does demand very strong showing re gard club control require now some evidence control club stated regard club member use group license FCC will accept variety methods demonstrating club would held responsibile however violations committed member operating under clubs license Club minutes some other written record should maintained showing dates time place club has authorized member operate under its license Al though would desirable have club official physically present time members operation absolute re quirement FCC will also accept written agreement between member club whereby member acknowledges use club license under control club Commission will also accept delegation responsibility club officers another member might present time operation Commission has taken very strict attitude toward requirement long some indication control relationship between club member Commission will accept such showing information provided AMAs legal counsel suggests standard state ment FCC new club license application follows Clubs control over facilities un der application will maintained requir ing member acknowledge prior use station does subject orders instructions Club Club its representative shall times have such access control over equipment will enable Club carry out its responsibilities station licensee Remember individual RCer licensed numbers will significant FCC favorable treatment can expected does mean club li cense should abandoned club license serves very useful purposeit makes easy newcomers try RC covers waiting period individual license ap plication processed clubs now en couraging transition individual licenses limiting club license use first year new club members Thats good idea AMA recommends clubs FCC RC license applications available AMA HO Clubs hobby shops should state wanted requesting 60 Model Aviation MORE ON MODEL HEALTH HAZARDS Last months AMA News page 59 told problems involving toxic chemicals dangerous fumes Included warnings connected aerosols spray painting also problems during soldering brazing Other hazards noted below formation based actual evidence case histories Therefore dangers real should ignored Dusts Although hazardous material may enter body through ingestion absorption majority substances enter body inhalation help maintain health na tural lung defense mechanisms work continually mechanisms include cough ing sneezing should warning sig nals dusts modelers crafts men encounter potentially hazardous fact dusts can cause respiratory disease people exposed long enough dan gerous dusts regardless amount asbes tos cadmium lead beryllium silica ar senic compounds Use great care must use materialseven small exposures can result illnesses may reversible Again since may know being exposed some harmful material ventilation Council Meetingcont page 55 membership liability coverage discon tinuing March 1 two possibilities other companies continue coverage interruption ex pectation decision other mid-March 25% increase approximate ly $10000 costs noted likely 8 Studied FAI programs procedures change majority vote percentage team selection decisions approved 200 participants involved program minimum percentage now 60% least 100 199 percentage 55% 99 less percentage 51% simple majority also decided allow Free Flight Nordic Glider finalists until March 1 resolve current voting stalemate using new voting percentage above otherwise AMA President will decide 1977 team will selected Final re vision new team selection committee oper ating guidelines noted likely mid-March approval President effectivity April 1 9 Approved requirement world record seekers have $5 FAI stamp ap plying sanction previous $20 record processing fee has eliminated 10 Deferred consideration expense payments contest board meetings pending information results telephone conference call experiment conducted Feb ruary hoped such calls might practical cost compromise would increase board effectiveness $10000 expense estimated would involved in-person meetings 11 Approved AMA officer nomination pro cedures 1977 same 1976 protection such gloves masks may warranted particular concern charging open vented Nicad batteries sealed type Some dusts about little information has accumulated plastics synthetic resins related materials like epoxy paints styrene urethane foams evidence plastics like poly-vinyl chloride leach harmful chemicals presence body fluids al though plastic compounds used body medical devices makes sense avoid getting unnecessary plastic particles lungs Fillers additives used synthetic resins modeling compounds paints clude bronze other metal powders asbes tos rock wool fibers fiberglass diatoms ceous earth silica talca multitude material powdered form should handled little possible mixing likely youll raise dust mask advisable spraying both pigment vehicle may inhaled fine particles Spray paint epoxy varnishes lacquers fixatives produce particles other aerosol ingredients modelers artists craftsmen likely use dusts createeven sanding bal sashould evaluated determine among seriously toxic try ascopies available upon request AMA HQ receive ballots will Open mem bers record September 30 election postmark deadline extended 10 days beyond what has typical No vember 25 instead November 15 12 Approved proposal have AMAs coun sel propose draft by-laws revision pro posal would provide specific member ship termination procedures accordance legal necessities member organi zation protection 13 Approved 14 AMA Distinguished Service awards various AMA clubs individuals recognition outstanding service AMA model aviation 14 Approved increase effective 1978 $25 AAAA contest sanction fee Deferred action request AAAA rating Golden Triad Control Line meet June 18-19 South Carolina pending re ceipt endorsement request various CL special interest organizations volved PAMPA MACA FAI-CLS etc noted need single CL ganization represent interests volved meet involving different CL interests various specialty groups must combine endorsements 15 Declined approve change contest board rules making procedures curtent two-year cycle proposed three-year cycle 16 Approved date place next Council Meeting April 16 Dallas Texas Note Other matters also discussed tabled acted upon detailed re port will published soon possible probably next issue Mode/Aviation Copies actual meeting minutes follow ing approval Council will available upon request published probably about March 15 sess need use material must use try work damp wet install motorized ventilating system draw dust away others room Special dust-catching systems available ventilation air condition ing companies volume warrants some form power ventilation essential Special masks needed various particulate mat ter gases like doubt check regional OSHA office advice Learn wear mask dusty tasks keep dusts being scattered dont eat smoke work area Wash well change clothing leave workshop youve particularly dusty session Most formation preceding article based material pub lished Hazards Arts safe fy-orien ted organization Chicago material brought AMA s attention Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons club Wisconsin ADMISSION FREE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS will no charge spectating 1977 RC World Championships held over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio will nominal charge park ing help pay costs involved providing airfield cleanup portable toilets other expenses anyone may come enjoy great event being required pay admission fee tonnecticor 0 Main achusetts Hamyshre Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Asenun Atkinson NH 03811 Aisociat Vic-Prideets Aethur Enerect 28 Sandy Hill Rd. S Portland ME 04108 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 W Groson MA 01472 Al Nocotnik 4 Bo-aerly P1 Norwalk CT 08880 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Happy see New England Coun cil still active planning run nual New England RC Champs again 1977 Planning meetings will already have held time prinL Lots interest lots clubs Have several calls clubs feel mature enough get involved contests some size really want help get identity sport working anew alliance clubs out west ern Massachusetts including Hampshire County club Sparks held joint Christmas party very success ful have requested updated club printout April 1977 61 HQ will send clubs receive mail upon arrival Still no solid decisions elections AVPs will make good subject District meeting held Westford MA Nashoba Valley Tech HS Saturday evening March 26 1977 will great display models good meeting good speakers some AMA representation Host club 495th RC Squadron will again hold raffle two sets RC gear year will expecting over 300 people annual affair well managed coordinator Tom Dimilla Jr new president Paul Penney also contest coordinator will surely add dignity affair Recently heard old friend Norm Goyer now California owns few full scale airports out will hope fully visit him soon Norm real pioneers RC western Massachusetts years ago first ideas Pylon Racing ran meet racing around two-pylon course anything goes race back about 1961 62 Norm used fly Scale J-3 floats first multi-rigs ever saw reeds real ly did lot build sport through shows local amusement park other types publicity still recall SPCA ques tioned launching mouse singlechannel Nomad shouted commands Herman way fly actual ity Norm palmed little creature after landed Nomad concealed po sition again unpalmed mouse make appear really up flying rig transmitter used groundbased Gyro still have Any offers Have already received offer old friend Al Bachand help out Nats Al helped out Hobby Shop Tab ulation two years ago Lake Charles once available Anyone else out interested coming Nats help run show year will good West Coast firmly behind effort thankful once get Nats West Coast Sure hope can make too Itll pleasureful see old friends out go down Sand Castle Huntington Beach crab dinner maybe stop over Sugar Shack Los Alamitos dessert after din ner drink * ** * ** *** * Recent correspondence has disclosed real good friend AMA Nats has passed EC Worthington down Ft Worth Texas left us last June will sorely missed us knew him unselfish dedicated modeler us have worked him Nats over past 12 15 years truly sorry hear loss Lots club meetings schedule coming months schedule packed through May would like visit please let know Ill try come club meetings answer questions might have AMA-related matters New Jesey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Oaeid Fifleld 11 Lacu Lane Elnosa NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplalsir 17 Rotary Or. Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 Jails Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobhles USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts Executive Council have received thought-provoking sense disturb ing letter John C Smith AMA 614 CD member Youth Committee SAC regarding Junior Program lack same Governing Body Model Aviation America Aeromodeler John feels its unrelenting effort shed toy image impression uninformed populace has adopted its atti tude toward aeromodeling AMA has lost touch its younger members over has lost interest Juniors John un justifiably charges decision Ed Abram discontinue Youth Committee Report Model Aviation due what Ed described January issue lack input has blessings AMA Headquarters have news John Smith volun tarily gratuitously seek serve AMA its members depended upon input sustenance would quit same time wish applaud Johns great commendable interest youthful model er having taken time pro vide us input Contrary ex pressed belief however can assure John means enhancing AMA Youth Program have subject great deal dis cussion cross-correspondence tween Executive Council members ever since have number VP Hopefully shall able forge worthy plan action younger modelers dur ing 1977 Ed did keep door open closing January column So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying know speak entire Executive Council express sincere hope Ed Abram will reconsider resume excellently-written column perhaps John will seize torch thus favor sundry sincere well-considered views ob servations youth scene form Model Aviation column about John Regardless outcome proud have people like Ed Abram District 2 Quaguaga NY HO Note District V VP Jim McNeill has agreed continue Jun ior column hold fort until something permanent arrangedsee elsewhere issue Hullabaloo Birdland column last month reported valiant encounter between Man Bird dumps Bronx dumps fur nished City Greater New York Birds utter confusion Mother Nature Man grace Blue Angels District 2 Academy Model Aero nautics Now can told true identity electronic gladiator Pied Piper reverse Sal Battaglia has provided us photographic evidence triumph over feathered foe According Sal gulls repaired alternate airportand stayed Speaking Sal Battaglia duly proud fact other Dis trict 2 RC Pattern-devotees have qualified compete 1977 Masters Team Selection Finals Sal New Rochelle NY member Blue Angels Rockland County Radio Control Clubs shares distinction Tony Bonnetti Emerson NJ Denis Donohue Bergenfield NJ Ed Keck Webster NY four fliers will compete 29 other finalists three coveted positions 1977 USA RC Aerobatics Team Congratulations Sal other finalists Minimodelmania Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Wap pingers Falls NY has concocted sure-fire method overwhelming mid-winter doldrums November issue ad mirable newsletter Wing Tips ably edited Earl Van Gorder brought 3 x 6 piece 1/32 balsa piece Japanese tissue about same size word represented Great Modelmaster Design Kit intended form basis contest held monthly meeting words Steve Curran Vice-President Programs Projects What can imagination create long can stay air build flying model make simple plans give name bring November meeting following rules stated apply 1 Use balsa suppliedno tissue optional 2 can use wire plastic teflon rubber steel alum inum lead dope glue plasticina fibreglass desire 3 may use styrofoam condensor paper helium hydrogen micro film additional balsa tissue 4 Model may size configuration rubberpowered hand-launched 5 must give name supply simple set plans 6 No cheating allowed Steve adds follow ing Special Note honorary mem bers cannot attend November meet ingwe have forgotten too may participate Just mail entry Editor Newsletter prior January 1977 meeting third Thursday January 62 Model Aviation Masterful Performers will proxy fly models mail winner special prize am still hopeful entering time running short Gear Up Lodcedll Gino sylvania West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Preeldenne Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennerti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pya 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdate PA 19446 Albert Seidownlri 1703 Grant Bled. Cleveland OH 44130 Sorry about last two months Too things happening enough time Also very little important district doings report Air Force RPV project really taking off speak much time spent travel flight testing remote sites regard district news cant report dont get itlet hear about important doings out especially Associ ate VPs Looks like another big happening Dis trict Ill Ohio year FAI RC Pattern team selection competition will held Springfield Ohio weekend June 25-26 will held Springfield Airport site Free Flight Soaring events 76 Nats top off 1977 RC Pattern World Championships will held follow ing weekend starting 29th same site Now thats double-barrelled super happening Im sure can will want attend witness best Pat tern fliers world doing thing World Championships last min ute arrangement based discussions first held Vegas Tournament Champions learned Austria could host event due loss proposed site national organization really got gear pull off So want know super stars such Hanno Prettner Austria current World Champion Wolfgang Matt Liechten stein really goodcome see Another thing hope lot fli ers will offer host foreign friends opening homes showing some good old American hospitality should tremendously enjoyable experience meet enjoy comaraderie modelers around world 1977 California Nags looks like fli ers California finally got wish Con gratulations put lot hard work arranging year pretty good shape having Nats three invitations California Ohio same sites 76 Nats Lake Charles LA folks other parts country could happen area work hard folks California Louisiana Ohio Hutchinson Affair may have noted last issue Model viation possible purchase property Hutchin son Kansas now dead issue due lack reaching agreement flying site use controversy relative merit location condition property Most know never fa vored purchase almost alone dissenting Council cant say Im sorry deal fell through want understood however others didnt merely dissent invested much effort looking alternate properties Ohio encouraged national effort search permanent home AMA Headquarters some time now informal discussions have held first people Wilmington Ohio use former Clinton County Air Force Base now city Springfield use Springfield Airport Wilmington possibility dead various rea sons however officials Springfield have strongly urging locating Spring field Airport Personally maybe selfishly think location AMA Headquarters Museum flying site Springfield would abso lutely superso lets hope basic proposition started Hutchinson doesnt die pursued logical persistent manner consistent needs finances ability serve modeling public best pos sible way New Address 1101 East Rahn Road Day ton Ohio 45429 Same phone number move sometime next month Geiwar tisirict tolonbra Mayland North taroiina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President h803 tilerhie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vies-Pregideasts DiarIes Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mectsanicnville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd. Orarlotte NC 26210 Robert Kanlsson 2643 Mardi Rd Wilmington DE 19810 Ronald Sonderegger 14613 Wood Home Rd Centernllle VA 22020 Paul Yacobuccl 0408 Winthrop Dr. Fayeneville NC 26301 cleaning library shelves other night seeing magazines de cided read through few old ones Im easily distracted work kind So pulled out few Air Trails early fifties pile MAN 49 through 52 Several evenings enjoyable reading funny printing same story nowadays pictures different story Executive Council having almost ailnight sessions meetings - article someone complaining Nats wasnt held locality weather bad held - Another complaining about Nats ing true championships what lo cal modelers competing freely - several issues continuing debate merits free-wheeling propeller against merits folding prop Wakefield Another long debate fact same rela tively small group guys doing winning contests - called pro fessionalism days long editor ials theJunior modelers competitions discouraging kids also editorials concerning mythical AMA what AMA should didnt did whatever fact dire predic tions now mostly same ones sort serves make think nothing has changed now Academy six times large magazines three four times thick three times deal ers selling lines merchandise imaginable 25 years ago Juniors still coming out nowhere become Seniors fade girls become interesting reappear members later time al lows interest surface again seems predictions somehow didnt materialize similarity however does serve show much reactions todays problems positive negative complainants actions made too ten personal attacks people working solution need positive ideas solutions maybe necessary have dire predictions bad words just get positive reaction might come along Anyway Academy impor tant hobby-sport healthy growing stronger year have much theres lots fun still left out enjoy risks troubles lurking also Lets hope can keep going petty reac tions positive solutions above fun * ** * ** * * * * time again remind District IV clubs should want AMA pro gram meetings Im available Just give call note well work out something fit schedules Over years Ive developed pretty good program Ive seen anyone fall asleep yet much travel involved would bet ter can get together weekend call meIm usually still going strong until well after 11 PM Alabama Florda e Georgia C Mrssrssrppi C Puerto Orco VSooth tareirna C Irnoessee DISTRICT REPORT Jun McNeiIl District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Praudeests Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summereille SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Klngsport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cl Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez E-t0 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bapomon Puerto Rico 00619 JIm Whlnley 1605 Woodland Sn SE Decatur AL 35601 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 want meet MAN OF THE YEAR 1976 District 5 Richard E Jackson Summerville SC committee three Birmingham picked Richard basis point system very closely contested race narrowly won out April 1977 63 Shown above L-R Elaine Jackson Richard Jackson club president Ken Gulliford Richard holding permanent possession trophy well-deserved district contribu tions key winning wasWhat done others popular what won what big name may have what winner con tributed Academy hard work time sacrifice drove Summerville suburb Char leston make award should have tak en two trophys surprisingly discovered husband wife team operating unison Everywhere Richard goes Elaine goes helps report card reads Vice Pres Charleston RC 76 Sec-Treas state wide SCRAM organization editor spark plug SCRAM newsletter published al monthly contributor Contrails news letter South Carolina Assoc VP such traveled own expense around state including new field opening Spartanburg SC Spartanburg Skyknights Heavily involved sponsoring local RC flyins credentials go on --The Charleston club fine well-organ ized group very kind new secretary Ron Ackerman VP Dick Fischer Treasurer Ed Durr President Ken Gulliford Ken Marian Gulliford put up night fed sent way Thanks Ken Marian new year just starting newsletter editorssend copy newsletter Remember ALL editors help ers automatically members AMAs Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors might ask important ques tion What does newsletter editor look like may permitted luxury reply look just like everybody else order answer properly below picture new editor Mr Bill Mathews Birmingham AL now editing Birmingham RC News taking over fine lob done last year Henry Arnold Already working third issue Bill will good editor joins elite exclusive group hard working unpaid modeling servants dis trict book newsletter editors RC judges heroesthe two unappreciat ed jobs modeling dont believe get involved TRY loyal editors turning crank again 1977 theirciubs include Fred Comlosy Dave Diehi Bobby Jones Art Char lotte Johnson Bob Sue Crysler Butch Norckauer D S Canning Ed Moorman Ken Gulliford Dr John Martin Chris Joiner Bill Mitchell Gene Hannah Mr & Mrs James Scroggins Dave Switzer Bill Kite many others YOUR name isnt men tioned should besend copy newsletter Ill sure give credit Illinois an ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Presidestts Roger Geers 729 N 22nd So. Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stuvely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Jolon Matthies 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 45005 Sidney Miller 524 Corninthia Cs. Elk Grove VIg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Dont forget send map showing flying field locations So far Ive received plan making weekend tour through Indiana Spring probably Kokomo Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis points nearby Probably wont have time get very far south Ill try Wynn Paul sent PAMPA shoulder patch proposed booth display thats Ive received would also like color prints club individual club mem bers airplanes have some good ones send couple Im still receiving bunch newsletters read list no particular order just way have piled up Flypaper Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Columbia MO Spirits St Louis RC Flying Club St Louis MO Flying Circuits Fort Wayne IN Madison County RC Flyers Alex andria IN Peoria RC Modelers Club Peoria IL Exhaust Fumes Lexington Model Air plane Club Lexington KY Propwash Sky Squires RC Club Carbondale IL Crash Chronicle Palos Park RC Club Palos Park IL Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL St Louis Eagles RC Glider Club St Louis IL Transmitter Gazette Elgin Academy RC Flyers Elgin IL Sentral Illinois Radio Soci ety Normal IL Hamilton RC Modelers dianapolis IN Louisville RC Club Louisville KY list of also get National Society RC Aerobatics US Pattern Judges Association Bee-Line Lansing MI PAMPA Stunt News iowa igan C Minnesota nsrn VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Boy 1104 Birmingham Ml 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Teerace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave. New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohning 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lonnbardy Lana Crystal MN 85428 No District VII report month Arkansas e Louisiana 5 New Minim 5 Oklaiionru 5 Teous VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2833 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Avenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 57111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Litnle Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenon Boo 545 Richardson TX 75090 Now time get Class C Radio Control license FCC Some good comes everything Until Congress can give FCC some guidelines what new fee structure should FCC charg ing no fee CB license Now everyone should send Class C license just think might go RC future can get form friendly CB shop write HQ DO IT NOW written before Council Meeting Houston hope body maga zine has resume what took place several very important items han dled concerned insurance An other further ironing out FAI matters jAil FAI matters presidential matters accor dance By-Laws Council will give guidance items too will accepting Nats package Nats Committee usually try look over schedule closely Last least will reviewing budget dues struc ture WILL California Nats 77 last Council Meeting Council structed Nats Committee check site California strongly has years since have West Coast Nats least change us have sev eral sites choose National Contest like vivid past year invited back Dayton Springfield Lake Charles Houston looks like Springfield site will come handy Seems like will host FAI RC World Champs So year will see can get support people run FAI Ohio West Coast Nats will rely heavily support members NSRCA would also good training ground members USPIA will need help running both events 64 Model Aviation manpower California Nats will handled Betty Stream Betty can didate VP lost out Jim Scarborough election plan go 77 Nats would like help get touch Betty am sure regular workers District VIII will pitch usual Will have miss Dallas Rounders ban quet year planned day Council Meeting best active group Control-Liners Once again let remind contact Contest Coordinators planning contest 1977 Larry Stanfield RC John Deaton others combined contests Sending just delays have send letters coordinating guys would like help order thing contacting early gives chance job properly Last minute sanctions bring disappoint ments Check early can help plan dates contest Both Contest Directors can very helpful Latest newsletter arriving Acadian RC Club Crawfish Tales edited Bob Guynn Also noted LARKS have new editor Larry Thompson Keep newsletters coming way hope both Dallas Hobby Fair Houston HIA show came off well did get notice either early enough give space Maybe can next year thanks 548 members dis trict voted last election District VIII VPthe 524 voted 24 voted Riley Now can help serve letting know what want AMA Let know what would like AMA what Dont bashful drop note let know what think AMA should should have gripe about contest rules please let representatives vari ous contest boards know about repre sent boards vote rules behalf Write directly send letter concerning contest rules just have forward want anything included col ltrmn let know what Ill try put Any district officers have standing offer write part col umn tnlnadr as aska h Dakra l Sakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chiltoss District IX Vice-President 1401 Sssth Hydraslic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents charles Brannon 2220 Maniposa Blvd casper WY 82601 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 John Knekovinch 7810 Lowell Sn Overland Park KS 86204 Love-s Kroeber 175459th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Munnivghoft Otrs 4507-B USAFA Co 80840 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NC 68104 No District IX report month Ai,va lorvia a, da r x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armeur Lane Redends Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Prauldsta Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mel Dr Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ave. Tucson AZ 65719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shave Fresaso CA 9371 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90608 Granger WIllIams 191 Pawasee Street San Marcos CA 92060 Its official Mark dates August 7-14 1977 calendar AMAs 51st running Nationals will held March Air Force Base Riverside California Riverside about 50 miles east Los Angeles sunny Southern California thing can count onthere will no rain can leave rain gear heavy jackets home August can look temperatures mid-90s low-lOGs Riverside area Facilities CL RC should top notch still looking perfect Cat egory Free Flight site may have form dry lake bed about 15 miles east Riverside case effort being made assure Free Flighters better conditions past Indoor flier has overlooked top level effort being spearheaded Bob Randolph obtain Santa Ana blimp hangars prove unobtainable Norton AFB hangar about 65-ft ceiling available Also building Riverside 35-ft perfectly smooth ceil ing can obtained Category directors have selected overall coordinator Betty Stream has tapped Dick Sonheim RC slot CL spot will overseen Patty Sak Free Flight will run Guy Kirkwood Sandy Norton category directors hard work selecting event directors have ever wanted charge event Nats thought could better job person running event nows chance Contact Betty Stream ad dress top column will put contact category director Meanwhile plans moving ahead 7th Annual USFFC will directed again year Joe Norcross Joe will assisted Lee Hines Indoor CD will manage business end Novice Pennyplane agenda year rather regular Pennyplane contest will offer usual full slate Old Timer events well AMA Gas events including D Gas night flying non-power events offered well both Indoor Outdoor Peanut Scale re-entry allowed Peanut Memori al Day weekend May 28 29 30 date big contest great sadness report death R G Brick Brickner suc cumbed emphysema late December Brick very active Old Timer move ment editor Sparkplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers SCIFS will sorely missed Alaska C ldahs Montana tretsv Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Calver 1807 S von Elm Pocasello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene 1063614 Orlando Oly Redo 24818 35th P1 So. Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Snalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn Redmond WA 98052 pleasure announce Orlando Oly Redo has accepted appointment Associate Vice President District Xl Oly pretty wife familiar sight northwest contest goers Since thoroughly enjoys aspect hobby sure continue see him contest trail Oly primarily RC flier will con centrate efforts area Oly wellknown other parts country well northwest Oly Jim McNeills district few years back built successfully flew Dynajet-powered RC model Can believe Since us have seen motion pictures number flights made ship Oly con trols know true put mildly ship f-a-s-tl Oly says quite stable tended get out site time time Flights short due rate fuel consumption weak knees pilot frequently asked ques tions Oly shows movie films dont build another answer lies demise previous model Oly very emphatic relates part story because obviously feels very important seems Oly flown ship quite number times help club members etc asked would demonstrate aircraft upcom ing contest Oly said sure fateful af ternoon contest ship fueled prepared takeoff everything go ing normally weather clear little wind Disaster struck minute aircraft released takeoff Oly never experienced form radio struc tural trouble during project first applied control saw no response dur ing flight knew trouble hardly enough time yell warn ing no would have heard him anyway model turned rolled about 90 de grees left went just edge hard-surfaced runway ball flame April1977 65 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervIsing flying prevent accident possIbilItIes erupted looked like small napalm bomb Since model carried something like quart white gas fuel nothing left model wire few scraps metal Oly very thankful no hurt because lot people day Oly very safety conscious answer question building another jet powered model always Never feels too variables properly control guarantee safety speed model volume fuel must carry red hot tailpipe ignite fuel too much control Oly does feel experience valuable him did learn lot just thankful no elses expense Oly has column before greatest achievements ser vice models chairmanship first Seattle Model Air Fair held 1975 activity what does work ask Well Oly engineer Boeing Company currently volved RPV project pilot among other things however another story will have wait Welcome new position Oly know will good job Oly joins Don Zipoy AVP duties western Washington Oly will mostly involved RC Don will taking care FF CL ac tivities Both have experience areas modeling dont hesitate discuss sub ject letter follows would normal ly printed column couple reasons know writer dont know serious Second appears lack experience running contests himself CD Third choose talk about event like regionals great success year after year has bad year thing made bad weather True people flew well pleasant Among other things pit ted NW sport race model Dan Dirty Mark Satterlee help course point does seem fair make embarrassing Papes Hazels others great job year after year talking about bad weather regionals have mentioned 1974 1975 1977 sure great Right letter follows really burns up hear talk about UNSUNG HEROS hobby have friends relatives etc throw parties award ceremonies roasts toasts UNSUNG Bull! Ive read column several months hoping would care enough what would call UNSUNG HEROS write about also course guess didnt bother attend premier event Northwest con trol line model aviation event Northwest Regional Controline Champion ships held Mahion Sweet airport Eu gene Oregon May 29 30 will agree give unselfishly time effort further cause model aviation deed deserve praise However contestan would no purpose organizers heroism displayed partici pated Eugene astounding Despite heavy rain wind flew Risking aircraft taken hours dollars build yet saw fit totally ig nore entire event closing can say willing job correctly STEP DOWN give someone does take pride job well done John Waldorf 51699 8426 NE Sumner Portland OR 97220 PS course doubt would have nerve print column letter word word hadnt PS would have written John explaining views offering him chance have letter printed after personally run number good-sized contests latter part offer stands Juniors Juniors YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Jim McNeilI 617 S 20th Ave Birmingham AL 35205 Continuing fine work begun Ed Abram column dedicated highlight ing JUNIOR SENIOR activities pro gress ALL us kids time us have forgotten important receive inspiration encourage ment older experienced persons willing take few minutes time help WHERE does idea first enter childs head build fly model airplanes Let show begins. Shown above family gathering re cent Charleston SC club meeting Father mother Bill Delores Evans brought 3 yr old son Johnny Bill goes flying RC takes Johnny along planes flies constructed De ores home So what effect does have little kid Delores told Johnny pretends starting engine holds make-believe transmitter flies imaginery little plane around room watches crash can tell about Mother gave him 40 cent glider out Daddys Hob Shop actually makes go THIS Junior begins think about model airplanes father mother think enough kid take him everywhere encourage him Its powerful beginning way twig bent tree inclined agree another family scene daddy am ignore challenge am Dan Dirty As know will up re election year couldnt give anyone wanted rest letter speaks itself final note Bob Stalick asked ages ago released responsibility AVP Oregon Nominations replacement have numerically significant would nice have AVP Oregon involved several types modeling main prerequisite have someone will communicate gets around area during contest season know candi date willing able let know never goes flying field three little kids Dale Welch Birming ham RC Club shown below L-R Editorial Doug Welch age 13 asked Doug what would Birmingham RC Club president Well president would keep motorcycles off field Id make turn radio off check someone flying Id put everybody dif ferent frequency doesnt mattertheres 60 members club everybody dif ferent frequency wouldnt let anybody else club sometimes have wait 30 minutes fly Id make everybody help young fliers Id make everybody stop looking other way pretend dont see anything somebody loses plane fly-away terrific editorial huh Sometimes out mouths babes comes truth times during important interview Doug prompted Keith age 9 often fathers out mothers too would like see YOUR Juniors picture Juniors Seniors have some thing say Let hear Send picture small black white fine sure identify everyone picture no ones feelings will hurt List names Im clairvoyant Dont look word up get Junior look up See next month 66 Model Aviation -xLI inree nave flown Pappas RCM Trainer field way treat month GUEST EDITORIAL 13 yr old per haps first time journal history real magazine milestone