From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports Executive VP Vice Presidents 2 r SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr MCC Engine aeromodeling scene occasionally produces something new has potential completely alter opera tion aircraft recent years have seen advent com posite materials provide us structures performance capability far excess earlier systems APC propellers offer im proved performance produce quieter operation what has generally available through years Improvements radios beyond what pioneers technology ever imagined Model engines have improved drastically now produce power permits aircraft designs fantastic compared 20 years ago Something new about appear market day near future Last month end column saw photograph new aeromodeling engine Migrating Combustion Chamber engine months column will devoted en gine belief has potential revolutionize ap plication power model aircraft has characteris tics make engine extremely desirable applications Migrating Combustion Chamber engine unlike other aeromodeler has seen first photograph shows engines mounted Piper Cub engine displaces 61 cu shown Graupner three-bladed 14 x 7 prop three bladed prop used aircraft due torque characteris tics engine individuals upon first seeing engine will identify unit Wankel engine absolutely MCC engine completely new concept invented Fred Erickson fully cov ered patents principles dynamics operation what make engine particularly interesting sport Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above drawing shows internal arrangement MCC engine best described orbiting piston mechanism using four ported variable-volume chambers allows rapid highefficiency gas-transfer porting dual-expansion capability re sult mechanism extracts useful energy combustion/expansion process process referred true full-expansion cycle operation gas expansion works vol ume three-and-a-half times original swept-intake volume oc curring completely within mechanism reducing pressure atmospheric TRANSFER PORT ONOUCTION P051 CARY EPAk4StO end result great importance future model air craft applications cool quiet near zero-pressure exhaust Piper Cub pictured above has no need muffler get rid ex haust noise uses tube direct exhaust residue away air craft full-expansion MCC engine typically measures 8-12 dB below conventional piston engine Spectrum analyzer testing demon strates complete absence typical exhaust blowdown Continued page 79 AMA HG SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Mankowaki 0 Director Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane GaIlalee 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison S Special Services Director Carl Maroney Membership Proceesing Supervisofl Joyce Hager 0 MarketIng Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie Watteraon 0 Director internal CommunicatIon/EducatIon Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Roax B McMullen S Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Muaeum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gore RFK&D K AA AMA SINCE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 Fred Erickson OR5ITNG PISTON 051 PRD4ARY cON5USTtON OAM5 K COMRIJSTON C24AP55R MENSES CON PR ONAP V staTI OANE 0 / Migrating combustion Chamber Engine 0CTANSV pox ~OARYEXNAUST SORT ONANRER AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically compoxed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say space however ix matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility 68 Model Aviation author whoSe views may may reprexent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP DirectorofMarketing Geoffrey Styles As saying goes first time everything just received very fine bookiet published San Diego California Association Model Clubs Sponsored Associa tion San Diego County hobby shops booklet contains wealth information people interested model planes cars boats Page introduction modeling San Diego County fol lowed listing important names addresses telephone numbers Subsequent pages identify several clubs county complete details concerning contact persons club loca tions maps flying/racing/sailing field locations site details access information hours operation etc listing suggested reading materials also included guide ginners Advertisements local hobby shops inform readers buy supplies will need start con tinue hands-on modeling experiences first eyes excellent job would like thank Roger Jaffe sending point well-worth thinking about cooperative effort required produce valuable promotional tool Too often hear feuding tween rival model clubs lack cooperation some individ ual individuals noses got out joint some reason None San Diego County regional association speaks 3000 modelers can bet get atten tion speak local officials think great example Southern California could used model pun intended clubs throughout nation Great work guys gals hat off DatelineEvansville Indiana Evansville R/C Model Airplane Club wasnt satisfied its flying field decided something about committee formed investigate new locations pri vately publicly owned land Coal mining has important aspect regional econ omy years Restoration mined-out areas legislated state thousands acres have reconstructed original contours land set aside wildlife rec reation left develop Mother Nature chooses club approached AMAX Inc large mining operator established record community involvement Members got good reception convinced handled matter well stood good chance getting favorable consideration request back drawing board time prepare full proper proposal prospective landlord dealing large company well-equipped its own legal financial marketing people vital have ducks row Evansville Club accomplished has since provided office copy its original proposal complete supporting documentation Other AMA chartered clubs inter ested using approach can benefit groundwork Just drop line AMA Marketing Department ask Evans ville R/C Club proposal better yet ask AMA flying site pack age club now has super site will continue improve year have excellent landlord acknowledges need works closely long-term relationship now under way site has appearance being permanent Congratulations folks responsible New flying sites being found developed Remember Co lumbia Tennessee story about Monsanto Chemicals Model AviationFebruary 1990 CRCFMS another devel opment brought about through efforts dedicated club mem ber working very large company record commu nity involvement So can done Evansville R/C Club has proven once again First State Yes folks didnt know Dela ware northernmost part Del-Mar-Va Delaware-Maryland Virginia peninsula home Delaware RIG Club club flies state park what fine site has few years ago club lost its flying field property sold community college What Sit around moan get work clubs movers shakers led Bob Karlsson Mort Spielman got started right away sites investigated physically inspected eventually two re Continued page 71 December 1991 69 Transmitter impound supervised Warren Crellin new shelter note logo safety fencing aircraft parking area general view pit area runways background Delaware RC club construction crew headed up Mike Hudak Joe Asher Kevin Rude Fly-Ins fun recently attended fly-in Giant models put Emerald Coast Giant Scalers Club Panama City Florida relatively new small club members big hospitality organization fly huge sod farm near Panama City can see pics incorporate some unique ideas sun shelter real requirement Florida during summer erected two huge shelters using cast-off drone recovery chutes plastic piping whole array can dismantled storage Two other pics show large variety models attendance No tice flight line four fliers including Bubba Spivey Lanier flying close proximity behind neat run-off barrier No problems encountered arrangement no evidence radio problems occurred seems lack frequency problems norm now narrow-band radio equipment such wide use Thanks folks reminding once again hobby fun Technology March Council meeting Muncie July treated demonstration unique concept engine de sign migrating combustion chamber MCC has devel oped Engine Research Associates Inc Fort Wayne Indiana new engine cycle rotary Wankel engine creates very little vi bration extremely low exhaust noise use muf fler low exhaust noise result almost complete expansion work extraction hot gases inside engine As may know essence muffling cool exhaust gases near ambient conditions possible Note compact small size engine mounted Cub 60 MCC engine pulled ninepound Cub very well very low noise level Development con tinuing maybe will see engine model market days Nationals go Massachusetts Recently successfully negotiated Air Force return Nationals Westover AFB order meet activity schedules Westover have moved dates June 20-28 1991 intent host complete Nation als including Free Flight Outdoor Indoor very happy about arrangement since modelers seem have really en joyed Nationals held previously invited return Lawrenceville again decided best move Nationals due availability very fine site Pre vious Nationals Westover have well attended favorable result operating costsE 70 Model Aviation r PRESI DENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Aitamonte Springs FL 32714 2 Bubba Spivey Lanier backed Bob Godfrey Precision Built doNote clever use drone recovery chutes sun shelters Pa thing Panama Citynama City MCC engine installed Piper Cub Very quiet muffler large array models attendance Panama City Fly-In Last month showed prowess betting man bet would end up back Lawrenceville Illinois 92 Nationals week after prediction decided would go Chic opee Massachusetts Westover AFB Its really better choice because will probably end up back Midwest Muncie 93 Thats what Im betting what h______ know Another month has passed about time read phase construction Muncie site should completed Phase consists 25000-sq-ft building museum site man agement operations mile roadway multi-use flying com plex includes huge 1-shaped runway designed both RC CL flying large parking area Phase two involving construction individual competition flying sites will start next year question settled last Executive Council meeting officially voted intent move Headquarters Muncie site future No timetable set move depends too factors feeling opinions Executive Council members will around three-ish years mailbag around has pretty full lately con tents have run whole spectrum attaboys threats couple things particular caught eye First thing newsletter Florida described style writing having tendency tick people off re mainder article left question aforementioned categories file under did make think about style writ ing After reflecting upon previous columns doesnt surprise least some tick some readers off also find columns regularly read newspaper quite often tick off tend ones keep informed about whats really going Hey society pages might entertaining sometimes informative real meat front page editorial section business pages could wet lot may find statement column agree tend get better under standing subjects disagree agree tend write same style writers challenge think someone reads column dont want him say Thats nice Id prefer reaction understand reaction immediately followed disagree it agree thats okay too reaction thats nice implies automatic response statement either doesnt care about doesnt understand columns controversial because ex press opinions whats going AMA whats behind deci sions what likely happen next opinions sometimes reflect opinion majority know am minority Executive Council Ill say often find myself trying explain thinking behind decisions made EC funny tidbit month received two letters same day first full praises efforts go ing far say writer would support decided run Presidentand Im just talking about AMA president words nice realistically Id probably tick some people off naming Dan Quayle vice-president second writer really knew get under skin Oh dis agreed what AMA done last decade isnt unusual thing did really ticked off accused being Damn Democrat along rest Executive Cou ncil man really knows hurt guy Accusing being Democrat well really smarts Im sure have couple Democrats EC arent bad obvious ones have fun engage discussion argument As said earlier part column will learn regularly dis agree always agree Yours truly made couple trips DC recently NAA meeting second meet AMAs bankers Some rearrang ing AMAs collateral letters credit investments should yield net gain AMA about $30000 next year give us financial freedom future Another subject discussed balloon payment approximately $563000 Reston building due mid-1992 have options available including refinancing paying off completely some combination two Frankly suspect will pay off well leave open option borrowing against de cide make other purchases have short-term cash-flow prob lems old buddy Horace Cain sent copy letter written someone involved Contest Boards Scale raised Cain pun intended about failure proposed new Scale event comments did bring up few good points about AMA bylaws seems bylaws require AMA promote model airplane ac tivity claiming Contest Board violated bylaws rejected proposal might stretching little bit sure interesting premise Personally Ive found best way screw up event make official supplementary AMA event seems nearly impossible legislate beginners event because minute event becomes official experts start enter beginner ceases have chance go back far enough remember Control Line Rat Race proposed beginners event intent bringing people B Team Race also remember Quarter Midget beginners eventsame Quickee 500 lest think Racing has lock subject about Sport Scale later divided Sports man Expert Profile Navy Carrier EZ-B way seems work far perfect skill level advance ment system used officially RC Pattern Special terest Group PAMPA CL Stunt oops Precision Aerobatics also think Helicopter uses similar system others might Im familiar systems Oh well life certainly interesting Lets see month have sons wedding Insurance Committee meeting California Fi nance Committee meeting develop 1992 budget Reston least trip check out construction progress Muncie havent up check out yet though its less hour flight up Busy busy busy Till next month PR Cont pg 69 mained running site depository dredgings local canal Mostly gravel would have tough grow anything suitable run way Obviously wasnt good choice second piece land available state park did look like much covered brambles bushes small trees such hard imagine model airport 1975 Bob Karlsson grabbed challenge went work drawing board design layout would suit site Contrac tors consulted cajoled doing site-preparation work little no compensation Club members pitched sist gradually field took shape Six years later look photographs club has three 500 x 100ft-grass runways parking lot 75 acres overfly land lovely pavilion top benefits has developed excellent re lationship park authority club self-policing should problem come up hard handle park rangers jump right help solve efforts club its mem bers appreciated Parks Recreation Department cause true community asset form beautiful model air port has created very little cost agency pavilion deserves some extra mention early 1991 club pres ident Doug Jessie vice-president Kerry Stanley initiated discus sions Head Ranger Mike Felker Parks Operations Director Samuel Mace club needed shelter required permission build structure project idea well received plans drawn architect son club member Tony Wilford Sub mission state resulted couple modifications final ap proval soon given Club member Joe Asher contractor flying headed building committee assigned day concrete poured base Later slab ready members showed up tools hands help begin construction building After five years wishing after two-and-ahalf weeks hard labor 24 x 24-ft pavilion ready use Continued page 76 December 1991 71 EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhlgh Road Hamilton OH 45013 L EXECUTIVE DIRECT ORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 2 important items cover month AMA 1992 renewals special election District IX changes 1992 contest sanction kits new video grand opening special maga zine option AMA members information 1992 Na tional Championships time read article 1992 renewal should hands has lot commotion concerning poten tial postal increase October play safe AMA geared up send renewals out beginning September 23 Please remember sign AMA application form Any applica tions received unsigned insufficient payment will re turned sender year expect process renewals Headquarters using outside services lockbox have past Last year processed returned membership cards within ten working days well over 90% AMA members plan meet exceed service year end help Please double check application signature proper payment will have opportunity Renew-for-2 1992 AMA re newal Renew-for-2 option includes payment two years dues plus $10 Eye-Denta card savings $10 bought Eye Denta card next two years Eye-Denta card Eye-Denta card durable card normal will have two-year expiration date written Because con structed spring clip can also worn badge used club field frequency board special election will held District IX fall Travis McGin nis has resigned AMA Executive Council special elec tion will held fill vacancy AVP Tom Boyd Lincoln Ne braska AVP Russ Miller Carrington North Dakota ballot sent AMA Open members District IX winner special election will vice-president re mainder Travis term would have ended December 31 1992 Last month column reported changes would made 1992 sanctioned events kits primary change form called Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement completed Contest Director form will identify city county state date contest addition char tered club applicable site owner name Contest Director Additionally participants sanctioned events must sign waiver release form page signatures must witnessed signed CD members may sound ominous personally find unfortunate must take step however AMA Please remember signing statement does diminish nor negate way insurance provided AMA members will however remind us participating modelers must recognize inherent risks involved modeling agree bring claim suit against AMA CD contest officials etc AMA Today Volume Ill latest series AMA videos now available 20- 25-minute videos taped edited master tape prepared duplicate copies made run enough copies fill orders received club interested obtaining copy AMA Today Vol ume Ill send $10 ASAP AMA Headquarters Last month mentioned Saturday June 13 Sunday June 14 1992 dates grand opening Academys new fly ing facility Muncie Indiana AMA members invited once-in-a-lifetime affair will no admission charges entry fees landing fees AMA members wish attend fly milestone event Initial contacts aeromodeling industry indicate interest participating weekend Mark calen dars now grand opening certain historical milestones will talked about years years come October issue column hinted other benefits AMA could provide including package discounts other publication subscriptions am happy report such offer will included mailing 1992 membership card AMA members working second offer both cases future publication offers members will offering subscription rates other modeling magazines rates below available through other source 1992 National Model Airplane Championships will held Chicopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base WAFB site 1983 1985 Nationals fairly certain Con trol Line RC activities will take place June 20-28 1992 writing week away 92 Nationals planning meeting schedule events will set hoping combined Nationals will include Indoor Outdoor Free Flight activities event Control Line RC fliers can mark June 20-28 calendar Indoor Outdoor Free Flight fliers will have wait until results planning meeting nou nced August 291 able visit AMA construction site Mun cie Indiana architect John Hunton amazed amount work done date main road flying site Museum area already stripped topsoil Museum site half main road taken down grade elevations temporary parking lot built around Museum site Museums footings already poured place Its thing draw black line piece paper stand back say road mile half long quite another thing get car drive mile half thing draw parking lots piece vellum sketch runway 600 feet long quite other thing park car enormous parking lot see size scope runway pictures magazine justice anything must see site facility completed will literally put AMA aeromod eling mapContinued page 76 72 Model Aviation Gregg Hendershot left V Mankowaki site Indiana review ing progress work done date Muncie facility Gregg contractors project manager John Hunton flying V Mankowaki leaning out window aerial shot looks south shows site new AMA museum right road center excavated area road winds Its way back disappearing out view upper iefthand corner photo going flying site Ed Thompson 27 6 Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob Wailace 91 Syivan St Avon CT 060G1 Continued last month Other aircraft display included Ben Hartleys aileron-equipped Kadett Senior field box George Charlestons Goldberg Anniver sary Cub shapely pilot wearingahemidaring coveralls Ted Schreyers scratch-built Spitfire Page-Navy Racer Neil Starrs Bucker Jungmeister Dick Meteviers Tamecat Stinson Reliant Tiny Mad Frenchman Gagnons original-design biplane special plaque awarded Ted Schreyer traveling great est distance contest Most Prolific Modeler plaque awarded Warren Thayer entered six airplanes walked away Second place Kit-Built Division Flyline Fairchild 22 boot several rubber-powered stick-and-tissue mod els well display scratch-built Kawanishi K8b Japanese floatplane under construction complete building board typical modeling tools anticipated might have 15 contest entries perhaps 20 aircraft display Dillant-Hopkins Terminal building meeting hall ended up total 35 air craft overflowed available space Terminal lobby other room Providing knowledgeable club member display locations did stretch available club manpower just bit 20 aircraft flying demonstrations area flown AVFs belief having club member present answer questions about hobby/sport field inquiries about learning fly model aircraft generally talk-up activities key successful mall show-type display club-published brochure also available anyone showing just passing interest yes did sign up few new members got number people least mildly interested AVF permitted use part Dillant-Hopkins crosswind runway flight demonstrations Saturday Sunday importance adequate crowd control cant overemphasized work crew laid out crowd control Cross lines Friday Provision made catchers members equipped blankets control runaway airplanes Since pilots experienced aircraft received preflight inspection catchers called upon stop runaways handheld aviation-band trans ceiver used coordinate clubs flight activities others full-scale operations blow own horn airport manager impressed efforts ensure safety participants spectators transmitter impound tight frequency control also used though still shaking things out bit seemed little conflict using both wideband narrow-band radios same field pit area flight demonstration site opened public access 8-10 am Saturday morning several folks took advantage opportunity see aircraft close up process being prepared flight 10 visitors shooed back other side spectator line flying began time 10 till noon taken up series fun-fly events streamer chase limbo touch-and-go uncontest bomb drop small appreciative audience attendance Another key making events go provide public address system running commentary commentary ably handled very own Frank Kingston Smith Tiny Gagnon flier asked provide cue card information about air craft announcer afternoon session began series buddy-box dual-control RC flying sessions Spectators invited sign up three names drawn random first perhaps rewarding ses sion went 11-year-old Dan Hewitt After ten minutes basic instruction stick does what Dan flew Neals Aerostar 40 Dan coached club vice-president Al Ward backed up buddy pilot Neal Starr Dan did very creditable job indeed After initial over-controlled phase kept airplane level flight made some pretty respectable turns Dans father present among spectators hard tell two excited Hows getting people involved remainder afternoon taken up open flying included Scott Tarrant flying Tiny Gagnons RC Veco Thunderbird Scott impressed still-small audience several high-speed low passes vertical climb put Bird flat spin 18 revolu tions over western end runway followed analmost belly-scraping pullout down center runway Thunder bird featured Don Kraffts ModelAviation column some issues back Eliot Mr Smooth Kimble demonstrated 01 Tiger Eliots creamand-black midwing reminiscent Goodyear racers Eliots flying rolls square loops hammerhead stalls grease-it-on land ing impressed spectators pilots public alike Unfortunately Murphy decided pay us visit afternoon bomb drop Al Ward couldnt keep bombs Kadett Senior during morning ses sion kept dropping takeoff made some adjustments bombs wouldnt release Just waitll next year Al Neal Starr also flew bomb-equipped plane achieved sat isfying hit accompanied low bang pyrotechnic charge target large cardboard box Yes Throckmorton charge placed fired experienced fireworks technician AVF has found key aspects successful demonstration keep something air consistent safety course 1992 Nationals 1992 Nationals will beat Westover AFB dates will June 20-28 1992 Note earlier year usual Air Force having large air show July AMA com mitments month August last Nationals held Westover 1985 may last several years Please show support appreciation Air Force personnel Westover attending Nationals South Shore Radio Control Club members club donated funds Bridgewater Fire Department money used purchase four Jump Kits equipment used initial treatment emergency situation issue will receive around end October flying season will over us Northeast hope enjoyable best during forthcoming holidaysE December 199173 Connectout Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rlmde island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Krafff District Vice-President PC Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 924-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Drew DavenportMC McGutf 33 Ash St8 Robinson St Townsend MA 01469Honiton ME 04730 Bob LandryRichard Sherman 80 Main St 28 High St Essex Jct VT 05452Piymouth NH 03264 Frequency coordinator George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marsions Milis MA 02648 L Left right Dave Eisner presIdent Ken Mahoney Brldgewater Hre Department representative Don Krafft VP Fred Bellows secretary Bob Haskins treasurer officer holding donated Jump Kits New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myern 70 FroeliCh Farm Rd 1-tickaville NY 11801 Adam Saltier 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Ban 4833 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 8387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juachku5 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13138 Second District Thoughts months report shall last After literally months agonizing introspection serious deliberation have reluctantly decided seek re-election yet another term office vice-president AMA District Two decision has involved lifes toughest important dilemmas must also realize decision irreversible point extend profound gratitude have partic ipated way another ongoing mutual efforts best serve AMA hence its membership will continue throughout years come know will give full sup port successor whoever may Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS Third Annual Giant Aircraft Fly-In Social Happening spectacular event August 25 aptly labeled its publicity day old-fashioned funflying gabbing Brooklyns Floyd Bennett Field indeed say least also birthday celebrated spend ing time wonderful atmosphere After aeromodelers kind people cannot think happier way spend birthday compliments worked hard make happening great success PARCS president Car Bianco can duly proud fellow club members con tributed considerable efforts great success project Tony Ristuccia very capable Event Director ably assisted co-Event Directors Joe Sylvester Angelo Lanci indeed day shall never forget Rome NY Academy Aeromodeling AMA 1099 year July 27-28 captioned club successfully held its Second Annual Ducted Fan Fly Griffiss AFB Rome New York Art Arro Event Coordin ator reports event involved 50 entries 203 Fan-jet sorties logged both flying days evidence favors us photo Share share alike have upon occasion cited Long Islands Cedar Creek Park outstanding example several clubs can uti lize single publicly owned flying site collective advantage moreover individual self esteem personally observed ac tual example two weeks ago attended Annual Fun Fly undertaken two Long Island RC clubs wit Nassau Flyers Long Island Condors clear message needlessly clamor exclusivity flying privileges public property need problems Silver Anniversary Rhinebeck Jamboree Mid-Hudson Radio Control So ciety lnc AMA 703 September 7-8 attended latest version annual major District Two spectacle years us have made annual pilgrimage Rhinebeck New York put mildly years Jamboree appears have broken attendance records Saturday night Silver Anniversary Dinner extreme pleasure District Two VP present Cole Palen prestigious AMA Distinguished Service Award grateful appreciation varied contributions aeromodeling full-scale aviation has Cole permitted use famous World War I-type aer odrome annual contests has has also permitted per iodic use oF property during year club meetings flying sessions years Jamboree differed somewhat format identified over years Rhinebeck meets now club has expanded affair include models full-scale aircraft built flown prior December 31 1939 club has also ruled year keeping theme Aerodrome no models nor prototypes aircraft used World War II combat situations would flown able AVP George Buso deserves special recognition devoted efforts over years developing perpetuating Rhinebeck phenomenon am intent upon recommending AMA honor him Superior Service Award Epilogue great reluctance deep regret terminate rather lengthy tour duty District Two AMA vice-president consign prospective successor opportunity serving very best interests AMA feel together happily have made gratifying progress toward earning example public acceptance aeromodeling wholesome beneficial pas time hundreds thousands fellow Americans thank demonstrated confidence abilities throughout years treasure friendship wish very very best 74 Model Aviation L Gear up secured Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 514 382-7702 Associate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dunbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Crasbrool Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave. Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4813 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort PA 18704 L Phone 717 287-8870 Contest sanctions During 1991 Free Flight Control Line contest sanc tionS District Ill VI VII generated computer sys tem AMA Headquarters allowed coordination contest activities handled central location piece neg ative correspondence received prior actual initiation process Once program operation no real problems sur faced Headquarters personnel should commended fine ex ample computer operations hoped system can eventually encompass entire contest activity Academy worth try Sport flier Does AMA enough majority mem bership have negative answer question ideas better organization would greatly appreciated What can AMA fulfill needs modeler take few min utes write call district vice-president Suggestions al ways appreciated time year large number clubs involved democratic process called elections dominant problem prevails very few people willing devote time effort act leader year think positive Run office pro vide help Last month suggestion made District Ill club vol unteer Adopt-A-Highway program state Have clubs done month another suggestion areas Toys-for-Tots drive Quite often assistance needed administer activity favorable publicity received type activity cer tainly provides positive attitude club Let know what 1991 Bob Evans Scale Meet Fly-in very successful meet hosted jointly three clubs Jackson Ohio RC Aces Flying Hillbillies Mountaineer RC Club As can see following picture Bob Evans person presented fine awards fine replica Spitfire won Bob Evans Best Show built District Ill Contest Board member Bill Carper Thanks AVP Dave Ellis pictures ing Tigers Weak Signals Toledo Ohio Over 500 man-hours spent clubs host 37 fliers Silver Cup Quarter Midget Race AVP Joe Vislay provided photos some par ticipants total 41 entrants Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connec ticut Ontario attended Valley RCs Nineteenth Annual Fun Fly Contest husband/wife team Rockton PennsylvaniaHarry Sue Millerentered flew won prizes contest Numerous other pilots also successful Dan Luchacos picture positive proof contestants gold Contestants Valley R/C Fun Fly Are mixing old wideband receivers newer narrow-band receiv ers field some method needed protect older systems impound rack pictured Washington County Pennsylvania Model Aviation Association chose solve problem using four-station plan shown membership manual excellent transmitter rack built club Dave Schmidt Sr Dave Schmidt Jr Faon nauger Kevin Thomas Part display Greenco-directorsgate Mall best father-and-son Control Line Aerobatics teams now located Eastern Pennsylvania Bob Hunt Jr Sr now live Allentown area Bob Sr editor Flying Models National Champion 1976 World Champion 1978 Bob Jr won Jun ior Championship years Nationals gentlemen attempt ing establish Control Line group somewhere area Interested Give Bob Sr call 201 383-3353 curriculum some subjects Pennsylvanias schools being updated areas industrial arts now focusing var ious areas within modern technological field teachers involved belong Technology Education Association Pennsylvania November 7-9 several AMA staff will attend TEAP conference Camp Hill Pennsylvania primary goal will introduce teachers various AMA materials activities clubs will assist teachers provide positive attitude toward model aviation within classroom December 1991 75 r Dave Latcha Vein Smith Bill Comber ioieaos number Pennsylvaniaone Banquet Director Bob Evans trophy winners Impound rack Mingo Park Washington Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club Greensburg Pennsyl vania held seventh annual mall show year Ron Hauger Kevin Thomas co-directed well-attended event show includes everything boats Helicopters Jets Bill Carpers Spitflr Another example clubs working together exhibited Fly Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwoad Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prealdenta Robert E Babure 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 L Bob Otrampine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christopti 1348 Cumberland Dr Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferawood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 2 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayettevitle NC 28301 Phone Bveniag 919489-5986 Congratulations best news years concerning F3B Team entry 1991 World Championships held Neth erlands arrived couple days ago After difficulties finances team Cooperation personalities have come up win ners Congratulations go out Joe Wurts first place Daryl Perkins second place Larry Jolly twenty-sixth place team managed Randy Spencer third place An outstanding effort concerned much appreciation also Can F3A F3C F3D Teams well come October compete Australia Anniversary A number clubs around country have passed approaching 30th year active life Some original mem bers clubs still active aeromodeling after years Several years ago attended 50th anniversary reunion Chi cago Aeronuts outstanding opportunity talk some founders sport Now turn famous club district Brainbusters Hampton Virginia will host 50th anniversary reunion club Around start World War II call went out NACA later NASA experienced modelers work wind tunnel research facility individuals required show experience abilities competition Some prominent names aeromodeling responded became part NACA exceptional background little doubt active aeromodeling group would form Brainbusters result Free Flight sport time club still very active respected Free Flight group Some individuals now retired NASA still active members club Others scattered around country still active participants Some such Sal Taibi John Worth Joe Boyle household names sport club sponsors number contests year works youth groups actively supports contests throughout coun try recent years has included running assisting Na tionals present roster includes names well known model full-scale aviation Next year during month April reunion members planned hope members can will attend grand affair club will attempt contact everyone event member group get word contact Ed Sullivan 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 terested parties may also call Ed 804 596-6104 old timers Brainbusters should make trip will really worthwhile Multi-Engine Fly-In Steve Moulton District IV Radio Control Contest Coordinator attended Multi-Engine Fly-In hosted Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society NC September 7 billed first series annual events specialized events like sponsored large part some manufacturer group anxious display wares result boost such categories Steve reports no Scale aircraft present aircraft present interesting Among built Paul Fine plane Sig Kadet Senior wing reinforced remainder scratch built aircraft powered bytwo OS 40 FP engines photo aircraft shown taken Steve Among air craft twin floats couldnt flownno water Flying sites Bill Saunders Dan Belief ran Free Flight contest Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo Virginia Several get-togethers have held over past year first fullblown contest Bill removed tree stood middle site some undergrowth has yet cleared site quite usable should site much future activity turnout quite good flier California several up Yan kee country will repeat next year Through efforts consortium Northern Virginia clubs headed John Hunton new site has obtained Fairfax County RC activity site located park south US 50 just west Virginia 28 Details can obtained contacting John 3722 Spicewood Drive Annandale VA 22003 Several other clubs have made some progress Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM Club appear getting field after ing year Also Meade Modelers get ting site Fort Meade again another club has working hard stay together flying site own year Tidewater Radio Control Club just signed 20-year lease outstanding site lost Some sites fairly costly club should try maintain war chest site acquisition just case get such no-site situation Entertainment stopped Central Virginia Radio Control Asso ciation field several weeks ago During course visit man aged screw up landing attempt bit damage Powerhouse club sent notice made special rec ognition event certificate SAD patch sent Thanks fellows really appreciate Incidentally aircraft back shape has flown another club has outstanding relationship community club takes part number local events Don Howell current president CVRCAD PR Equipped picnic tables impound area conversa tion center field stipulation State Delaware liability insur ance must provided AMA policy covers requirement addition although flying limited club members fliers must AMA members required obey field rules mulated Delaware RJC Club thanks Scotty Moyer AVP District 4 providing information splendid photographs Flying Sites hope read story months issue ModelAviation about Bergen County New Jersey its great flying field kind story can useful other AMA clubs especially careful planning hard work cooperation local authorities involved club has similar story tell please send will use future column have several good club stories hand can use office should serve purpose sharing information clubs input can helpE ED View Cont pg 72 John will return site September 27 Since last visit building system should have delivered erected much macadam might place site has promise aeromodeling Oshkosh light aircraft Indianapolis automobiles site could bring aeromodel ing out backwater confines remote sites low-profile small localized activities right highly visible viable sport recreational activity pursued previously untold thousands After overwhelming favorable response cover August issue Model Aviation magazine Desert Shield cover have decided special cover March issue year have already commissioned artwork March 1992 issue sketches have seen very exciting selected March issue because first issue received AMA mem bers renew before December 15 year renew time year cover March issue will way thanking youLI 76 Model Aviation Scotty Moyer 11 Drchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockavilie NC 27028 Cont pg 71 dropped Fort Payne Alabama quarter-scale show last month bleachers full spectators watching air planes Barry Strickland CDed event very good turnout Theres new kid block might well adjust yourself Mr Gor don Banks Huntsville Alabama started modest newsletter-type magazine newspa per size Lately has blossomed nonslick cover magazine 112 pages very professional quality stay can clearly see called RC Report three years Gordon has promoted new type contest called Competition Fun Fly Na tional year 71 pilots registered flying People came over East ern US participate everyone good time looks like Gordons National Fun Fly stay too Dont let anyone tell modelers go meets themselves take whole family Looky else showed up National Fun thing Heres Sue James Shafty Barr left Can dace Gene Steinbrook right James holding funny-looking airplanes designed specifically Touch-and-Go has wheel performs perfectly event Anna Milan Zorbecky drove way Milwaukee Wisconsin enter Gordons Fun Fly Milan flew two-engine model unique design construction change subject letter Michael Shull Tarpon Springs Florida ask ing never sees anything mag about Control Line events District answer Michael simple Nobody ever vites CL meet sends pictures info Since busy flying Car rier Scale Racing hereby assign get case mail some CL pictures like mag report Okay have few rule books left dont shy need Notice anything unusual about picture models have little motors group includes Memphis Area Soaring Society MASS members years Turkey Shoot models Sailplanes tow aloft Front row left right Brien Austein David Stubbs Mrs Marty Martin Marty Martin Roger Yoakum Clarence Em bery Mark Vancil Standing left right Bill Bonny Jenkins Dick Renskers Dewey Ja cobs Bob Canada Harry Goldsmith See pretty girl white cap standing up holding yellow airplane Thats Bonny Jenkins District V Free Flight Contest Board repre sentative Bonny has board 16 years has Chairman years Bob Sauder sent peachy pictureE December 1991 77 V Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Seb BsrtsszewlczRichard Jacirsen 3626 Ranclrweod Rd2t18 Thomlee Otlende FL 32808N chadesten sc 28405 Ran CiddasyOr John Martin 3713 Pompane Or.21811 TIgenall Ave. Pensacets FL 32514MiamI FL 33133 Linda ceeleyOlck Patton 10112 vein SL765 BaIley Breol circle tiibsenville FL 33534BirmIngham AL 35224 Oustavo OlazGeorge Perryrnan 5-1 2 Frsulss3644 Lake Gusynabo PR 00657Saryrna GA 30082 James M 1000 Edwardn Terry Rimert 800 Mlmesa Or.387 Orange Ave New Albany MS 38652Bsldwtn FL 32234 Karl IlenselLao Webster RR 4 Ben 2541000 Sycamere Meridian MS 38305Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bards Fields P0 San 1063 StrIckland Rd. lnterlaclon FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 Meet happily marriea coupie uor don Mina Banks Mina helped offi ciating National Fun Fly showed up get some pictures Meet Bob Mary Schuecoter OF LdK Worth Florida Pensacola husbandand-wife teams seen Free Flight events Illinois indiana Kerttudty Mlasoun V DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard FIt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 L. Fax 816 584-7766 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR 2 Floriasant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 South Francen Bensenvif Ia IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 first weekend August half fruitful planned trip Ottawa Illinois float-fly Couldnt make needed con taCt Could picked up airport So stayed home set up another model son fly has progressed far enough move advanced trainer As can see day lost actually got sleep too Boy nice next day went western Kentucky float fly picnic hosted RC Thunderbirds Western Kentucky Marion Ken tucky group put great feed Alas too showed up float planes flying great usual thrills thrown add excitement spectator points event planned go missed should have good time Thanks Naomi Gunther Harold inviting down Next year Im taking plane two second third weekends spent home spent recovering bout kidney stone son got some flying also chance catch up some AMA work next weekend fouled up bad weather cant complain about first quite Unfortunately weekend planned trip Elgin Illinois fourth weekend August very exciting traveler spent Saturday first Grumman fly-in Grum mans see admire Such lovely day Now Im looking forward next Grumman fly-in Sunday started cross-country flight Boulder Colorado business trip employers decided fly Cheetah could stop Kansas City visit club Thanks Ed Baucom Ray Eaton got nice tour KCRC field Ed took us up Skyhawk birds-eye view before went site field well laid out offers some fine flying Nestled park Lake Jacomo its well cared too Its shame mod elers out town weekend Sorry guys Maybe Ill see next time last weekend planned return Boulder make stop St Louis Alas left day early came home bit homeitis homesickness hurting anyway As turned out thunderstorms raged across area next day would have spoiled visit Maybe can stop some other time Its time photo session havent shown too lately due new format Again apologize new format great read cant put photos fact Im returning some Ive received because will notbeabletoputthem old format much better photos ramblings notice have room end column its probably cause editing thats done column magazine staff Hopefully time read some will have ended can read what Ive written instead edited version complained because some character being destroyed changes couldnt stand prefer make ass self myself Anyway its photo time Heres Ron Ballard AVP Decatur Indiana Shown flight line Decaturs July 4th Fly-in said food great well flying Dang missed food next photo sent us George Bicic shows some Woodland Aeromodelers Downers Grove Heritage Fest Downers Grove Illinois pany Enough now. 78 Model Aviation riere CIIL uy Bob Newman taken Hermann Missouri Fun Fly attended back Thats Lou Merlotti Cal Et tel Ron Carr Lou just finished very nervous flight RC model smiling because completed flight un damaged model Hang Lou last Bob Quaker Thats Fritzi keeping him com has month According computer Ive run out space time Hopefully can get pho tos next month iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 8410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/insurance Coordinator/A VP Joseph M Hess 5394 English Dr Tray Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knits River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Prequency Coordinator L Bob Stamm West 31i8 Boyce Dr Rhinelender WI 54501 Jean Lesik 305 Putti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake Mendote Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Dr Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Seers 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 thanks go Joe Hass filling last months col umn doing other duties district laid up hospital home return Nationals saw recur ring episode colitis surgery needed hurry its cured forever Boy now have healthy appetite energy slowly building up winter activities around district heavy load phone calls get-well cards very welcome makes feel warm realize out vast distances too concerned enough call write hope test-fly new model weekend managed sneak some workshop R&R during last few weeks cleaned floor found few lost pieces Once again deep est thanks thoughts similar subject Dave McDonald Pontiac has also hospitalized cure effects some chemicals use hobby am super-allergic instant glues Dave being dentist points out may single product causing problem combined effect several different products may producing serious reactions Dave recommends use mask provide plenty ventilation body parts arent available off shelf Michigan State Control Line Meet held again year event run Paul Smith although overall numbers down compared last years totals future event looks great Paul promises will send report photos soon have dug out American Barnstormer next years Nationalswhich will held Chicopee June great news its welcome break Lawrenceville able see Free Flighters action both Outdoor Indoor makes truer whole Nationals once again Well Muncie looks like laying down blacktop beginning set up building grading parking lots has completed will have PADCOM meeting Novem ber EC session will decide what next step devel oping Muncie fully encompassing modeling site clubs Minneapolis St Paul will approached about hold ing district meeting March next year Boyd Bowdish coordinating effort Don Bentfield working bring ing HQ staff inviting experts district take part program well log date soon possible Heres chance see districts officers get some answers question what AMA about what AMA doing nation ally district-wise locally will mail out information before 1992 arrives part year have increased indoor action Looking years past several groups have traditional well-attended events Milwaukee has Red Carpet swap auction association its clubs have extremely large long-standing event Further up coast Brillion Swap Auction another wellattended sought-after meet MARCS Madison usually run Sailplane Symposiums may take sabbatical year Minneapolis Association looking run its Apache Mall Show Swap maybe different venue Regardless event brings together clubs far near Iowa have much spread-out club roster would welcome information winter activities course Iowa has flying sessions Sig extremely well attended top whole district Iowa also has internationally known Byrons Expoeveryone knows big week Michigan have several large swap meets Chessan ing February few weeks now Indian City Midwest R/C swap meets events serve bring together mod elers other clubs flying activities Its show-and-tell time well heavy-bargaining time dont think bring much general public what other specialized flea markets may have noticed change Frequency Coordinators head column Steve Dudzinski has left district now will handling ICOM such Michigan thanks go Steve immense help monitoring airwaves works industrial antenna installation business able flag problem transmitters before operating Once again thank SteveE Sound Cont pg 68 second very important factor absence exhaust pressure fully expanded gas almost entirely relieved its ther mal energy exhaust gas temperature typical MCC engine under full load about 3000F compares temperature 14001600O F typical model engines Three moving parts form four variable-volume chambers next photo shows component parts prototype 60cu-in model engines Two independent pairs chamDers tormed ott-center biting piston moves inside combustion chamber member pair consists combustion chamber second expansion chamber construction quite compact readily adaptable installations MCC engine has much higher torque compared piston engine same size Compare five hp eight-cu-in MCC en gine five hp four-stroke 12-cu-in commercial engine MCC engine develops 35% torque 2000 rpm high torque counters stall tendency sudden high load conditions MCC engine provides high displacement capacity relative its overall size What doesthis mean aeromodeler MCC engine rel atively smaller package will enable him turn large higher-pitch propeller rpm level will also enhance quiet efficient opera tion addition very low exhaust temperature another im portant temperature consideration well know burned fing ers hot spots other engines might operate cluding other round engine Wankel MCC engine de sign such temperature around entire engine almost identical points surface temperature slightly higher exhaust temperature can considerable benefit comes cooling tight installation Temperature pressure factors along symmetrical expansion MCC engine components allow very close clearances internal parts Only simple strip seals required achieve optimum per formance MCC engine goes production should see en gines variety sizes will enable us operate classes models providing number benefits Consider ex ample will able turn larger propellers per cubic inch displacement much lower rpm present Installation will considerably simpler due physical construction ability mount unit large volume exhaust silencer muffler pipe generation high torque relatively low rpm would en able us operate scale-like fashion larger highpitched propellers dual combustion chamber also appears make smoother running engine generating lower vibration le vel low-temperature exhaust gas exiting approxi mately atmospheric pressure will greatly reduce sound levels operation December 1991 79 Ariransas Lsuesss New Meraco Oklahoma Texas V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Gartand TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresena 10224 Kenlee Dr. Baton Rouge LA 70815 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Nopkin5 5515 Bridgeton Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1630 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 76006 Frequency Coordinator South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 76737 1District IX Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St. Teaurkana TX 75501 Ron Stuatield 26 Oakridge Dr. Maumalle AR 72118 2 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 Norman Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society held its 17th Annual Pattern Contest Dennis Maloney Contest Di rector Bill Hetherington Chief judge weather beau tiful barbecue dinner superb great time would like thank members CORCS generous hospital ity Jim Iraw Oklahoma AVP chauffeuring around U Left right Jim Traw AVP Oklahoma Bill Cunningham Bill Thomas Bill Cunningham presented Superior Service Award excellence contributions model aviation helping members club Tulsa Glue Dobbers Bill Thomas received Award Appreciation years serving RC Aer obatics Contest Board Congratulations gentlemen Watonga RC Flyers Club presented Superior Service Award sponsorship fundraiser young girl brain cancer Congratulations members Watonga RC Flyers club Left right Don Collins Tracy Math Michael Morris Gene Hempel Jacky Morris Jeremie Morris Left right Jeff Powell dad Charlie Powell Fort Worth Texas Pattern biplanes Charlie stability control engineer utilized expertise design models perform very well Kathy Ponder Temple Texas has flying Pattern approximateiy six months Left right Gene Hempei Dis trict 8 VP presenting Award Appreciation Davis Egle president CORCS club 17th Annual Pattern Contest Bryan Byrd Fort Worth Texas Wizard Bryan 17 years old setting goal another Chip Hyde Davis Egie presenting Gene Hempel District 8 VP award first visit Oklahoma AMA VP Thanks guys hope make again 80 Model Aviation Mike McMurtry Oklahoma ladies took care City Craft-Air Check concession stand serving mate Mike member delicious goodies Left Baxter Field RC Club right Debbie Lara Page nagey iypnoon ana nih Cunning needed Australia compete F3A Aer nahips rnnrsntlnfl th UA members Central Oklahoma 165010 rontrol Sociisiy Back row left right Joe Dudzik Davis Egle Rick Doc Page Dennis Malo ney JW learn Jim Traw John Zimmerman Don Ferris Front row ieft rigt Dean Thompson Jim Farris David Patterson Don Preston Tim Hollars Bill Hetherington Colorado Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CornpuSarve address tor EMAIL 760672750 great deal mixed feelings inform de cision resign District IX vice-presidency effective December 31 1991 year prior expiration current term As might expect does experience passages lifes great activities jobs exciting avocational endeavors some apprehensive feeling personal loss perhaps fear hav ing made some sort mistake may corrected Im sure have experienced feeling time anotherI hear often grow ways experienced prior passages Such case time know understand will sup port decision positive way As life-long modeler have enjoyed full range joys hurts accompany triumphs failures building flying mod els same experiences have acutely felt organi zational work Academy However triumphs have greatly overshadowed failures things roll would like share experience some other great folks Additionally know have accepted added respon sibilities professional life/job Ive some interest shifts personal avocational time have led re-allocation avail able time energy desire interests Ill probably need several life spans want being viable option need simply rearrange time spent things Im presently doing Ive enjoyed volunteer work done behalf modeling AMA have personally grown developed some great friendships learned lot about people organizations gotten little trou ble time time would trade single minute something less what has May successor have sta mina wisdom sincere work ethic show respect de serve sense humor ability keep things perspective ability have fun minimum requirements jobI hope exhibits other strengths will enhance Councils work represent positive way have utmost respect wish AMA very best According by-laws fill unexpired term office will shortly receiving ballot vote next District IX vice-president will remainder present term January 1992 through December 1992 After normal three-yearterm election will take place will elect someone represent next three years would expect orderly uninterrupted transition though should expect some changes candidates will probably things little differently have past 11 years Two candidates recommended consideration Russ Mil ler Tom Boyd Both currently associate vice-presidents district have expressed interest vice-presidency will find campaign statements below IZ TL Torn Boyd Lincoln Nebraska An AMA Leader Member 1989 AVP Ne braska Tom has represented earnestly sought response membership bet ter relations service AMA its members since 1987 looking same position vice-president Tom has gained insight experience adding qualifications ensuing years Tom has attended district gatherings voice local concerns opinions mem bers question current Council agenda Tom has met conversed favorably Council HQ staff As retired Electrical Building Design Engineer has experience proving bud gets organization promotion construction cost-effective project direction As AVP Tom has pried out beginnings communications flow membership AMA Tom has represented AMA support club members municipal council boards successful flying site procurement Tom has sought greater info flow HQ member AVP has gobetween occasions Tom qualified go work modeling members District IX ask ing vote support com munication effective voice Council times quietly back ground take note hes thinking Put Toms skills work AMA Elect Tom District IX vice-president AMA SINCE 1936 District IX going through changing guard will change affect District IX members As candidate position first foremost goal would make transition smooth possible Travis McGinnis has served us well During ten ure has represented District IX Na tional level international level well District IX will challenge follow example has perpetuated fol lowing brief resume will help get know Russ Miller candidate District IX vice-president Family Youngest son Regan freshman high school interested high school activities oldest daughter Jocelyn sophomore college NDSU Fargo seems have college student syndromes majoring friends minoring spending money Oh good old days wife Joan field special education presently Special Education Director As myself Im school administrator el ementary school loving minute work Never dull moment just yester day questioned second grader about marks bathroom wall assured didnt make marks however left office mentioned should happy because erased what wrote typical family four occasional pet lawn needs mowing During spare time youll find off i ciating North Dakota sports last 20 years Some ardent fans area mention Ill never able quit officiating quote Russ youll have keep doing until get right Also may find fly-fishing footnote havent much success outsmart ing fish salvation believe catch release always release catch So say Enough personal data recreational side life youll find going fun-flys contests throughout summer during winter months mall show circuit always fun though Im greatest builder en joy showing flying models highlight summer Nationals contest wher ever may few highlights modeling career Flying Pattern first flight Nationals about land caller asked would lower landing gear point turned asked very seriously Did have gear up during flight wasnt too nervous Hosting District IX meeting Bismarck North Dakota conjunction retire ment party John Worth Getting rub elbows AMA staff Reston Winning 20-mile RC cross country event second Flying Control Line successfully Only once Being active member Scholarship Committee Academy Model Aeronautics im portant part life have enjoyed past years associate vice-president District IX am anxiously awaiting elec tion results will very proud serve VP District IX nature make promises kind however voter can assured following main goals will always serve represent District IX times Another goal would keep emphasis Academy its policies modelers need represent ourselves parent organization AMA top notch times places As vice-president would important have associate vicepresidents sounding board re spective areas continued sup port input District IX would remain positive organized group modelers final thought modelers impor tant will show dealing mod elers District IX input will considered equal importance important concern member Dis trict IX would proud have Russ Mil ler district vice-president vote support will appreciated Thank Russ Miller candidate District IX vice president December 1991 81 schedule events Ten long enough choke horse wish could attend Crows Landing center lot ac tivity latter part August La bor Day weekend started Western Regional Formula Championships followed quickly IMAA Mini Festival over Labor Day weekend Pylon Rac ing exciting usual Tony Caps bianco Modesto RC Flyers Club epitome charming hosts years race has take second barbecue followed Saturdays heavy schedule flying seems Crows Land ing facility would dearly love pos sess has addition fantastic flying ramp adult beverage serving facil ity specializes AMF civilians stands Attitude Modification Fluid Gosh could put AMA front AMF have hell party exactly what Formula guys did Right outside AMF trough fantastic barbecue patio its furthermost end Olympic-size swimming pool some reason affinity Pylon Rac ers Now wouldnt bad swimming apparel diving under own free will cooling off As can see pictures follow wasnt case push shove dunk end result broken arm Chip broken leg good friend Gary Hover pictured just per fect plane day place pool follow ing weekend took us right back Crows Landing IMAA Mini Festival Im sure what final tally entrants planes over 200 300 re spectively Below guy wearing right stuff demonstrates endless array planes non rIa J Paul Lussier Las Vegas Nevada pic tured below half-scale half-built 1914 Sopwith Tabloid original touts 24-ft wingspan built Britain first Schneider Cup Race held 1913 won Frenchman Deperdussin Tabloid originally built 1913 wasnt entered Schneider until 1914 won event fantastic fanatical speed 89 mph original Tabloid wasnt built seaplane Schneider reared its head Sopwith family decided put floats enter Paul building plane ease its construction plans come Nick Ziroli j Paul originally built plane 1A.scale anything less 1/3-scale wouldnt have big enough wingspan qualify Schneider re-enactment half-scale wing span 12 ft 6 chord 31 70 sq ft wing area Projected weight un der 55 lb rear fuse tied together cable fly ing wire original plane cable running throughout j Paul needed 100 ft cable duplicate original hinge line elevator 50 floats 63 long x 18 wide x 12 high framework floats weighs about four pounds Tab powered Quadra 100 RC ignition conversion puts out roughly nine horsepower Flying control comes through wing-warping opposed ailerons Rudder elevator standard Everything controlled four-channel radio Sound exciting J Paul says think big flies Cactus Squadron out Phoe nix has out AMA last 30 years really active during last seven Like us started out wires has regressed RC caught sight Sopwith state see pic ture below Its size will definitely make double take need information give J Paul call Las Vegas 702 453-4564 Sopwiths first flight should occur Lake Havasu during week September 20 little luck will get look 1991 Schneider Chuck Bailey happened up District Ten booth F-14 Tomcat contri butions immediately picked up says saw movie Top Gun knew build plane four years hes working its now ready test flight Actually talking Chuck discovered ready volun teered honors Can imagine nerve guy letting VP hon ors Mercy planes scratch-built totally scale has oleo-strut shock-absorbing retractable-gear support magnificent machine incorporates full propor tional swing wing operated electric screwdriver motor bird powered two Peco 80 Cook Dynapax fans 24-oz tanks weighs 32 lb soaking wet Chuck flies SACRC think thats Southern Alameda County Radio Control guys PCM eight-channel radio 15 ser vos directs movables Beverley put up him Modestos Crows Landing Satur day up before dawn over Peta luma Petaluma Air Show Barnstormers once again daz zled west end state snappy routines What fun Too much fun can anyone lucky Petaluma north Bodega some long pastdue sleep News Flash District Ten Team Joe Wurts Daryl Perkins Larry Jolly placed third FAI F3B World Championships get Joe Wurts placed first Daryl Per kins placed second Larry Jolly placed 26th Way go F3B Team really did bring home some gold Almost Good meeting coming up Los Angeles few days will have pleasure vis iting Executive Director Vince Man kowski general meeting several Los Angeles area clubs will have full review what happened next time Just got off phone Gary Hover Gary way introduction District Tens Contest Board Member RC Racing has working district site Visalia area Reasonable land available Gary gaining support Property Acqui sition Development Committee mem bers Council Way go Gary Its going happen Stay tuned next time First Annual Reno Trade Show Reno will incor porate Hot Air Balloon Race Spectacular Got fly Its Reno Air Race weekend See ya sure vote Edge 82 Model Aviation X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Preslden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Horne 9161 961-6637 Corn~e address EMAIL 7624747 e endless sea planes people Chuck Bailey Top Gun inip nyae eing puirnu shoved ne Bergstrom Rhonda Cady Rusty Van uaren left Chip hyde right unidentified soaked sweetheart middle J Paul Lussler soon-to-De-fiflished Sopwith Tabloid half-scale Please note change address shown top column ordinary mail should sent new address ef fective now going Free Flight event scheduled Harts Lake sure check Mark Sexton 206 781-1615 before leave home Army has moved fickle mode check sure Annual No-Doc Scale Meet Harvey Field went very well nice weather some absolutely beautiful models being flown hope have pictures near fu ture Attendance down Western FAI Challenge perhaps because weather included rain hail wind gusts Adam Tracy came home college because used adversity man aged fly victory Hawks Big Bird Bash Boeing Field Kent 45 planes entered Benny Phil lips said since planes pilots hed like two-day affair next year overheard pilot comment hed rather have two-day event because long way travel days flying some pictures Art Ward Northwest Flight Demo Team Man ager Lloyd Mahrol holds Sig Seniorita candy box attached look face must lot candy box Behind dark giasses nic est guys around Gwynn Meyer Gwynns parts operation goes like An announcement made show team will let child audience fly airplane selected child handed transmitter nothing inside plane foam Cub Gwynns holding taken out flight line launched blue thats go ing Gwynn seats himself inconspic uous spot real radio puts quite flight meanwhile crowd thinks child has tiger tail end revealed real crowdpleaser kids make work good picture him right turned away Ken Crawfords quarterscale Skybolt certainly looks like super flier Peter Lovejoy does impor tant parts show teams activities tells crowd whats going Communi cation much asset operation anywhere else does look like triIpr neds little R&R tho oh about banner says Noise kills flying sites Apropos Big Sky Thunderbirds Missoula Montana bought dB meter check out things make sounds Ever think much hearing loss suffer listening unmuffled engines too long ago rock musician noted own hearing loss asked kids have some consideration about own future well-being manufacturers dont respond properly quiet en gines maybe model engines should carry warning label such Exposure will dam age future hearing As have hearing im pairment part directly attributable unmuffled model engines personally think something must done Its like have give up power use muffler either Anyway Bob Benjamin scheduled give demonstration Electric flight Au gust Guess well see worked out Im sure put well-done demo showed Electrics can fly Missoulas high altitudes Peter Holland president Lewis Clark RC Club Lewiston Idaho area wrote about some public relations work June 21-22 club involved Lewiston Air Fair club also did some flying demonstrations same week end Cottonwoods Buggy Whip Days cluded emergency landing demo Kent Bryant ran out fuel because enjoyed flying crowd much Craig Holland Jeff Adkinson Peter also flew hour-long demonstration rushed off Lewiston air show flying Wally Gatherer chaired Air Fair effort several pilots ably demonstrating before Air Fair crowds Alaska trip went very well Thats super bunch guys met up Met some people Fairbanks along group Anchorage area Kenai Peninsula Weather tad windy first day blew across runway guys dealt very well some people tad cool Sunday enjoyed should have lot report Tom McCowen promised pictures hope have next month OMAS Fly-In success 43 pilots showed up showed well could fly rather interesting decision club set up notebook con tained information about what went well what went wrong Instead starting new year making same mis takes forgetting good moves mem bers will have record guide fu ture efforts Maybe can get let us copy distribute rest district let other clubs make sugges tions what theyve found works what doesnt work Homer Davenport attendance down little year possibly because heat Weve really warm summer came late made up quantity told last month Mike Hazel going start publishing Flying Lines again starting late June newsletter will fol low old format contest calendar re ports event articles photos classifieds interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 think subscription price $1450 year bargain case write Mike subscription form can keep up district Control Line activ ity lot happening hanging around MECA Col lecto Tangent School Gym ac costed Major Bob Cohen Seems Bob sent Tacoma area during Des ert Storm told hed roy ally treated Mount Rainier R/C Soci ety much hed appreciated kindness Well knowing what fine group such actions didnt surprise Bob said hed literally adopted made feel totally home wanted rest district know what wonderful group Its plea sure report Major Bobs experience Frank Macy came through surgery fine shape As wrote before has some large financial problems because surgery would like donate help Frank please send US Bank Customer Ser vice Frank Macy Account # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem Oregon 97309 Its time get ready Puyallup Expo dont have dates yet cer tainly first weekend February makes first second As always will best shows around will opportunity see whats new modeling scene will have two dis trict meetings regular contest scheduling meeting following would excellent idea clubs could get contests figured out get infor mation Bill Smith ahead meeting can work out potential conflicts long before become problem D December 1991 83 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District Xl Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 5O3 234-4439 ompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 iStIt Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1019 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 99684 Tam McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Aochoratge AK 99516 Dave MotIons 15559 Palentine Ave Seattlo WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Baa 623 Klamath Falls DR 97601 Chick young 7411 15th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Asalsiant Frequeccy Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 cEflif 17 1 ED WHIlTEN 0 Box 176 WaIl St Station New York NY 10005 Mini-Sticks Revisited Requests six Mini-Stick plans have exceeded expectations have short letters long letters absolutely shortest letter possible came Harold Reuter Mini-Stick Yes thats said some several pages long mediumlength note John Monasterio Greetings 32-year-old Junior Flighter want let know really enjoy column toss-up between Bill Warner first read month Please keep up good work came hobby backwards sixteen years RC before dis covered joys rubber about year ago What fun Twice fun one-hundredth cost Mini-Stick October column looks like blast living room Turn off ceiling fan Please send six-pack exchange three stamps What deal As embryo rubber-breaker Id sure appreciate hints points rubber types thickness lengths winds also types cover ing tissue condenser paper microfilm MonoKote just kidding letters youngsters going introduce modeling grandchildren school projects lots questions such Nick Franklins pe might have instructions construction covering source materials Yes Mini-Sticks definitely can lot fun although small also true Indoor models delicate construction beginning youngsters 146-square sticks matter snap crackle pop Mini-Stick wing spars like 032 x 024 So lit tle help indeed order First complete list Indoor suppliers Send cat alogs price catalog parentheses Indoor Model Supply $2 Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Lew Gitlow runs company has complete supply Indoor wood graded both weight grain Indoor kits sliced rubber liquids various equipment Micro-X $150 Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Gerry Skrjanc boss Indoor wood similarly graded also has sliced rubber li quids kits equipment Jim Jones $2 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens Ml 49043 Jim also has graded wood torque meters jigs tools other good equipment no kits Ray Harlan $2 15 Happy Hollow Rd Wayland MA 01778 Ray has high-quality tools specially designed Indoor work rubber slicers beam scales wood slicers etc Ray also has boron dual bearings Ultrafilm sheets Erv Rodemsky 504 1600 Rockspring Place Walnut Creek CA 94596 get microfilm Erv has best solution available anywhere Wilders Model Supply Works $150 2010 Boston Street Irving Texas 75061 Bob Wilders 251 winders torque meters superb FAI Model Supply $150 PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Ed Dolbys tan rubber best rubber currently available bulk needs slicing its way go better entry level Indoor flying Dinky Dip stick mod el about wrote February 1991 issue has 15-in wing span first can made y16-sq stock covered Japanese tissue Lighter versions order arti cle suggests follow article end up complete metamorphosis both model yourself beginner expert cant find February 1991 issue Model Avi ation may send 404 stamps envelope address Ill have page its way promptly offer Mini-Stick plans renewed Ill substitute DinkyDip plan six Mini-Sticks Again 654 stamps please Box 4Z SKYLANO N C 23776 might find profitable buyand also recommendationa kit small beginners Indoor model suggest very good airplane Phil Hartmans Little Zephyr produced Blue Ridge Models Box 429 Skyland NC 28776 Send $1 Phils latest catalog have excellent outdoor beginner models too Little Zephyr has 11h-in-span wing true Indoor con figuration has proper built-up propeller Its construction heav ier Mini-Sticks thats recommend it easily capable very satisfactory two-minute-plus flights enough material box two complete Little Zephyrs recommend study Mini-Stick plans very closely Note weights wood dimensions wood size length weight rubber motor Realize carefully models designed constructed Thats built down less one-half gram thats can fly over nine min utes Such good times course made sites ceilings over 100 feet high living rooms because small very light fly very slowly can adjusted turn small di ameters heavier model faster will have fly stay aloft requires heavier rubber bigger circle can build down weights indicated already expert dont ex pect right away somewhat heavier models will good idea reduce diameter propeller well lower pitch hope hear try Mini-Sticks heav ier models recommended Write tell candidly about experiences Dont pull punches will learn com ments Are Mini-Sticks what expected Did actually build too difficult Frankly Mini-Sticks beginners mod els smaller easier asked building instructions made re alize maybe biting off too much Complete instructions really require entire book best book subject Ron Williams Building Flying Indoor ModelAirplanes have two printings unfortunately now out print Let know maybe can persuade Ron find new publisher know possible publisher tell meantime follow philosophy Dinky Dip article First build best can build Dinky Dip again again lighter lighter better better Eventually will building near experts level ac tually no shortcutoh hints methods will help quicken process bit necessary succeed Youd surprised find everyand mean everyIndoor expert today learned way Dont worry about building different designs build same design better better Always remember lighter version same design different its advancement another design built just heavily just crudely no advancement dont think have remind keep tail light pos sible Mini-Sticks Stay Ill see next monthE 84 Model Aviation TIE LITTLE ZEPHYR 11 1/2 span indoor trainer tido four minute flights comon BLUE RIDGE MODELS \cjj1Jrong__________