From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
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From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
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From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
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From AMA HO AAExecutive Director Including reports AMA P resident Executive VP Vice Presidents INTERESTED IN JOINING AMA Over 165000 did 1990 AMA SINcE 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Details may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above DOES AMA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER THIS members better understand difficulty answering What if. Carl Maroney article based upon advice AMA General Legal Counsel help ques tions regarding insurance coverage Academy receives some regularity requests Char tered Clubs individual members seeking information regarding insurance program general questions terms types amount coverage available questions routinely fielded Special Services Department time time ques tions posed form hypothetical situations brief set facts typically outlined question asked whether coverage number reasons specific answers hypo thetical questions inappropriate First providing opinion coverage particular situation almost always involves giving le gal opinion Answering hypothetical questions appropriate helpful way explain AMA insurance program have attorney evaluate answer requests little value satisfy members curiosity have few occasions sought legal advice what situation has proven added expense AMA serves no beneficial purpose hypo thetical question invariably lacks array information es sential understanding underlying problem Thus re sponding hypothetical questions potential accident investigation facts crossexamination witnesses leads answers too specula tive assistance example questions frequently involve some activity fly ing field whether some action individual safe violation Safety Code AMA and/or cov ered event Never questions include experience know ledge understanding of participants spectators involved frequency action occurs other circumstances final analysis would determine ultimate outcome whether liability and/or cov erage hypothetical question simply does cannot its na ture cover facts necessary such determination good example fundamental principal American jurispru dence courts will give advisory opinions has actual controversy before court will render decision Another reason hypothetical questions quite hazardous 50 states agree aspects insurance law respect basic principles routinely two three dif ferent schools thought followed various groupings states law ever changing various schools thought usually vie other ascendancy thus would likely some states process changing reasoning underlying enforcement insurance policy Also some insurance matters covered statute some varies state state can crucial out come Therefore expense AMA heightened because identical hypothetical question previously answered club and/or individual would have re-answered another club and/or individual located different state occurring year several years later Fundamentally difficulty hypothetical questions cause final analysis coverage questions decided country involve deliberation decision jury fact may disputed done before court can apply legal principle facts jury decides have often found hypothetical questions result some dispute conflict among members about given type con duct fact case question warrants expense legal opinion will ongoing difference opinion among members especially clubs situations whether disputed conduct covered under policy nor mally adequate resolve local dispute course policy AMA get involved differences opinion per sonality local level Dressing up such problem attempt ing resolve legal opinion simply nonproductive standpoint final policy coverage part majority contacting AMA regarding general insurance questions normally have questions answered difficulty Also questions involve hypothetical situations Please keep mind usually covered should negligent conduct cause injury another person model fly ing must conducted accordance AMA Safety Code invokes liability coverage applicable member fault Too often misunderstandings develop about such basic con cept because such phrases like accident didnt mean mixed question soften critical aspects blame inherent part negligent act Also keep mind may well coverage under different pol icy pays medical expenses injured member re gard fault Basic distinctions such accident disability cover age property damage general liability coverage routinely ex plained response members questions However hypothetical questions cannot resolved legally binding answers can answered general terms based presumed negligence Special Services Department happy provide assistance clarify ing coverage details relating members clubs E AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Iince Msnkowski 0 Director Operations Robert Vojsiavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gailalee 0 Technicai Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney 0 Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles 0 Systems Manager Reggie watterson 0 Publications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 Genersi Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Feiis Gore RFK&D February 1992 107 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board ot Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication what say thst space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing National Recreation Parks Association NRPA selected Balti MD its 1991 congress annual meeting brings together parks recreational professionals over United States Typically instructional sessions manner dis ciplines attend AMA participates solely exposition Using regular AMA display booth Bill Baker manned 10 x 10 ft space met well over 300 visitors three-day period parks directors knew men women visited AMA display already provide AMA-chartered clubs flying privileges Several have well-developed fields have existence years long term relationship/partnership has satisfactory visitors really like see however parks directors beginning stages negotiations AMA clubs people can outline details model aviation size structure sport types people involved constructive/educational benefits enthusiasts community can also describe directors comprehensive liability cov erage Academy provides members clubs site providers 1991 congress met directors category Within working atmosphere enough space sit sufficient time go good detail material assistance parks pro fessionals clubs involved run AMA videotapes monitor helps keep people booth hand out brochures literature inter ested people have documentation take home Sig Manufactur ing makes AMA Cubs NRPA logo us give away also fly Cub around booth usually show stopper wants take home get discussions building trimming flying techniques value model airplane program classroom also have fun NRPA congress seeing old friends mak ing new ones makes useful constructive long weekend lasting value AMA clubs no matter lo cated Adopt-A-Highway programs catching states As have said before some public-spirited AMA clubs cleaning shoul ders stretches roads leading clubs flying field great way get clubs name posted along highway importantly have club recognized community con tributor NRPA show saw product thought just ticket litter picker called E-Z Litter Pik-Er owner inventor product Al Pacione wife selling devices like hot cakes parks people over US $10 great way pick up cans paper cartons etc having bend knees get hands dirty Litter Pik-Er consists long plastic-coated rod inter nal triggering mechanism causes spike protrude trig ger pulled gun-type stock easy hold after item picked up can easily ejected spike can litter bag club thinks should Adopt-A-Highway neigh borhood tool have makes litter-picking fun Drop note Al E-Z Pickers Inc 656 Elm Street Englewood FL 34223 ask details availability shipping Telephone 813 4743739 No am getting commission think will get big kick out patented device makes dirty job cleaner fun Get picker Get program going Get club name posted local highway take another step towards bigger better image item really liked show bumper sticker Department Interior DOI Take Pride America theme being trumpeted again rightly bumper sticker carries words own road Keep clean like can get bumper stickers closest DOI fice call ask about Take Pride America campaign Dont forget Idaho club won national award 1990 clubs going awards year feel clubs have good chance winning getting state national recognition wish luck about club Have done great job flyinf field have worked improve landscape qual ify Take Pride America contest should start gettin documentation together 1991 costs nothing re wards great local publicity will garner Call youi local TPIA office cant find number call us can gei Model aviation safety often linked minds peo pie apply flying sites linkage pro nounced minds people would like close dowr flying sites Next noise second major excuse peoplE raise get rid flying club have lived through kind dispute know what am saying Have ever read annual report US Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission Probably because doesnt get wide spread circulation However contains much good information much exonerates model aviation cause deaths ac cidents know problems occur fielc self-inflicted mostly aeromodeler accidentally put hi hand prop arc Truthfully arent equipment fail ures other battery problems caused improper maintenancE incorrect installation very few fatalities sport couple months ago talked about special piece protective clothing little leaguE ball players recall several young ball players die year af ter being hit baseball recently received brochure thE Hope Heart Institute Seattle Washington listed thE causes accidental death children under age 15 Let de tail few Bicycle accidents account 400 deaths year fol owed 200-plus drownings backyard pools/spas Cigarette light ers kill 100 kids 12 months all-terrain vehicle killed 500 kids years 1982-1990 Inside house over 250 very young children suffocated bed 1985-1990 anc slats cribs accounted another 247 between 1984-1988 Strings cords garage doors rattles playpens balloons windov blinds on identified death-causing devices children truly tragic things use everyday around thE house can cause much grief suffering children thei parents Compare recurring problems model aviation problems Hope Heart Bulletin listed no fatalities caused model aviation no category model aircraft accidents Consume Product Safety Division annual report though accidents re quiring hospital treatment must reported Model aviatiOn-relate accidents infrequent lumped catch-al category purpose discussing matters give som discussion points accused being involved unsaf sport need show people oppose you sport safest around need some data suppor story have faced people quote incidents t us asked documentary proof remain si lent no facts back up allegations have facts case model aviation becomes believable 108 Model Aviation t next month Andrew Kenedy received $3000 part Charles Hampsoi Grant Scholarship Fund Read about Mr Kenedy January 199 Model Aviation page 82 Look Back Since took job about five years ago lot has happened has very busy time must say has rewarding experience part However deal ing unpleasant issues have asked myself world took task something good happens feel worthwhile suppose like head organization would like feel have made contribution AMAonly mem bers can make judgment can say have tried no question aeromodeling continues grow around world evolution technology development new novel flying machines exciting Since technology has field get excited gratified contribution aeromodeling technology aerospace world especially evolution small unmanned aerial vehicle systems put use Gulf War Wherever go find modelers absorbed truly fascinating hobby dissension see always resides organized pects activity Modelers like everyone elsesubject same frailties perception understanding desires Getting two people agree times matter seems impossible task yet despite difficulties job gets done AMA trying its best things people know thats impossible best can hope acceptable compro mise see affairs insurance organization Na tionals aid assistance flying sites content magazine re lations FCC industry lifeblood RC aeromodel ing frequencies etc try steer reasonable course bottom line best service modelers within resources Can think membership organiza tion does provides services smallest investment trying best years ago AMA outsider interest Pat tern flying felt Academy serving needs listened other naysayers about splinter organizations would create heaven earth Pattern flier utopia dream decided join establishment ran office VP District 3 now am President organization havent found utopia did find very hard-working conscien tious group people trying best promote aeromodeling doing pretty darn good job still conclu sion hobby needs very strong responsive parent associa tion meet needs aeromodeling must become f rag mented splinter groups certainly must provide mecha nism assure AMA stays responsive its members needs does its job properly AMAs structure complex modelers view organiza tion insurance provider todays litigious world important have strong insurance program modelers know insurance amazed coverage re sponsiveness claims AMA lot insurance Since 1936 have forefront aeromodeling promo tion development Most aeromodeler pioneers worked within AMA structure nurture growth marvelous hobby provides single strong voice NAA FAI FAA FCC Senate committees plus numerous other national state lo cal bodies work very hard make public aware whole some delightful hobby deserving publics support seeing fruits labor fundamental need flying sites neighbors accept ance sites understood work hard help clubs ob tain sites club has site problem can help call AMA Headquarters might surprised helpful can Can buy site club Probably stage seeking ways provide direct financial help clubs desire use whatever resources available help relieve site problems country Partnerships between locals na tional body can make happenit likely approach Look Ahead Aeromodeling will continue grow flourish since rewarding stimulating activity have begun probe facets hobby especially RC area Certainly have modeled everything can modeled havent significantly probed benefits emerging technol ogies flight stabilizers flight data systems video systems about Aerobatic event flying video certainly feasible todays technology completely practical about systems make training snap devices market right now would allow anyone fly model safely first time up way Yes have just begun say Todays burgeoning technology truly fasci nating As AMA grows organizationally certainly expect will continue expand program direct support modelers already planning technical symposia training programs varied events national facility Indiana also cur rently looking possible partnership property acquisitions nee4 areas AMA already has very strong competition program Did know currently seven World Champions United States year has especially fruitful respect plan feature champions issue Model Aviation have Contest Boards staff personnel Headquarters modelers like yourself work hone competitive rules plan competitions Competition certainly fun interested have pointed out previously lifeblood ol technological development Does aeromodeling need competition survive Probably dont think would much fun try fly beautiful Scale ship single-channel gas-tube re ceiver Yes competition necessity choose compete very tangible benefit others terms good ies available Currently Council Headquarters probing question re structuring protect resources litigation provide professional management resources Released such concerns Council hopes able give attention making model flying fun will continue work make AMA responsive organization hope can improve situation local level Coun cil session reserve least half day look new initiatives have no secrets Any AMA member invited attend Council meetings always have visitors next meeting will Pasa dena California January 10 1992 going California make easy District 10 members meet us discuss sub ject feel necessary have problem best possible fo rum eyeball eyeball want serve members very best ability may always agree can discuss pros cons thats what democracy about 110 Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 George B Nichols taxis out Holcomb on Idaho mem ber Salmon RC Flyers would like beautiful back drop site Im jealous Salmon RC Fliers fun-fly progress Typical real fun hobby EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Step right u folks Three shots quarter calls out car nival barker Weve got AMA right up front big top Whatever reason take out frustrations get jollies tear down favorite pastime same time dont know what part town carnival set up barker sure ing hell job What didnt know spent much youth traveling carnival have pretty good idea rap goes lot arrows being thrown AMA right now re sult people understanding terminology used describe various aspects AMAs operations Ill try remedy situation explaining few cases fault havent using technically correct terms describe what doing cases however facts being twisted dis torted misunderstood after distortions repeated again again facts become believable ar dent AMAs supporters Lets start out saying AMA non-profit corporation regis tered government under Internal Revenue Service IRC sec tion 501 c 3 As non-profit corporation no person allowed pro fit operation moneys must used general well-being corporation public interest its members allowed pay employees 54 pay level required within reasonable limits Fact 1 despite what may have read elsewhere highest paid employee doesnt make $200000 fact makes less third amount have delusions getting rich AMA definitely place work Its also worth noting AMA officers receive pay whatsoever although receive expense allowance less costs involved may also have read AMA bad financial shape because number large claims against its insurance program First understand AMA has purchased insurance protect itself its assets against claims exceed first $1 million AMA funds excess insurance presently force $25 million protects AMA AMA has approximately $10 million total assets back $1 million self-funded insurance ap proximately $4 million specifically designated insurance re serves approximately $25 million available cash pay claims addition AMA has shown small surplus would called profit profit-making company during last six years Fact 2 AMA best financial shape has ever because sound conservative management has bounced around AMA totally self-insured fact has used show AMA insurance plan shaky have ourselves blame constantly referring selfinsurance plan becoming self-insured reality AMAs self-insurance plan covers member well club site owner actually self-funded insurance policy AMA pays claims made against policy policy actually issued United National Insur ance Company AM Best A-Plus Superior rated insurance com pany $268 million assets insurance company foolish enough simply trust AMA pay claims After its insurance companys assets guarantee payment claims Certainly Does AMA want hand insurance company $1 million lose control its investment course dilemma solved sending insurance company approximately $200000 plus ir revocable letter credit bank remaining $800000 bank holds $800000 investment management account may touched other purpose Its really quite simple insurance company has its assurance can collect AMA retains control over its assets ef fect bank simply acting third party holding money letter credit exercised doesnt mean loan volved unlike line credit established Fact 3 AMAs insurance real insurance policy issued solid surance company area some questions claims handling done Alexsis claims management arm Alexander Alexander well-known insurance brokerage firm located Omaha $200000 send directly insurance company sup posed used pay Out normal claims appear throughout typical year use funds would reduce amount insurance available clubs site owners whatever claims first settled order guaran tee site owners full $1 million coverage pay claims di rectly out AMA funds never touching actual policy fore leaving $1 million intact given set facts does AMA need keep $25 million cash back up $1 million policy Its really quite simple million dollars current years policy $500000 reserved out standing claims potential claims past years $1 million put new policy place immediately event large claim wipes out first Recent events regarding insurance coverage new waiver form has signed have nothing AMAs ability pay claims current policy rather af fect ability ensure can continue provide insurance future Fact 4 AMA working hard ensure can continue provide insurance future will protect right enjoy aeromodeling Fact 5 AMAs insurance program lust liability insurance coverage AMA also provides its members couple other types insurance first medical insurance provides up $25000 coverage injuries occur building flying models policy covers some level theft vandalism model aircraft related items Fact 6 Most important AMA much just insurance AMA future aeromodeling AMAs insurance secondary member primary clubs site owners some people will try convince secondary insurance isnt sufficient AMAs members really doesnt matter Primary secondary determines surance policy pays off first insurance companies divide payout Most clubs dont have other insurance anyway AMAs insurance effectively primary Some site owners however cant risk increase cost personal company insur ance resulting accident directly volved primary coverage necessary provided AMA policy Thought month Most what really need know contained fine print Till next month Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 4354750 think about following before call AMA employees over 50 come work directions some Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrangements prevents coming work go ing home same time best call during core time-period present except tra veling AMA sick vacation CALLING TIME ZONE Eastern Central Mountain Western YOUR BEST LOCAL TIME TO CALL 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm 7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services handled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible February 1992 111 As follow-up last months column will open few words about concept real property its effect aeromodeling little background information order First AMA non-profit corporation non-profit status does mean Academy cannot make money What does mean moneys generated must used common good other words against rules raise money use money work federal government obtain radio frequencies radio frequencies must available wish partici pate just members Academy Academy Model Aeronautics Inc its Board Directors AMA Executive Council expected behave manner will continue ongoing mission Academy Model Aeronauticsthe promo tion protection aeromodeling laws quite specific comes dealing specific terms can buy automobile General Motors cus tomer can buy stock GM stockholder sharetaker however true member must qualify member ship ways qualify membership paying dues such moneys used promotion protection aeromodel ing ie common good service non-profit corpora tion Service corporation applies performing work behalf AMA including active contest directors sanction events well holding office Academy therefore non-profit corporation specific mission funded part dues income its qualifying members writing assets corporation called Academy Model Aeronautics Inc total approximately $10 million Having $10 million presents lot opportunity decision-making lot responsibility part corporations Board Directors Af ter Board members must safeguard assets corpo ration same time must promote protect model flying good course $10 million does exist aslO mil lion dollar bills stacked room Board Directors would negligent merely put $10 million passbook sav ings account Use corporations assets line corporations mission single important thing model fliers course flying sites Board Directors AMA Ex ecutive Council after exhaustive study debate has determined good use some assets corporation invest real estate purpose providing sites operate fly mod els AMA has embarked program developing flying sites first located near Muncie Indiana comprises 962 acres presently being converted agricultural use model use first site intended showcase aeromodel ing will provide interested parties working drawings facil ities constructed videos site use financial statements both construction costs tourism convention comes derived aeromodeling events held site first site large size will accommodate modes flight now have ie float flying Pattern Scale vari ety Control Line activities well Free Flight etc Academy will also begin purchase land smaller 100- 200-acre flying sites around country serve regional centers flying activ ity acquisition developmental cost use sites well documented accessible will serve example clubs modeling groups government agencies around coun try sites will provide excellent example needs benefits model flying 1982 AMA purchased acre five-eighths property Reston Virginia constructed its Headquarters site AMA fully expects pay off its debt building July 1 1992 During years since occupation February 1983 valuable set corporation has used occasion provide nec essary asset holdings underlying insurance program mem bers Academy valuable asset time mid-1980s insurance program offered member just might have possible Beyond Academy wa able gaincontrol over escalating rental costs thereby save th members money might have spent unnecessary rent Academy purchased 962 acres Indiana farmland $1 million has construction contract $17 million improv ments should completed end December 199 improvements include 25000 sq ft building used pr manly museum first flying site constructed property will serve a multi-use site capable accommodating well over 90% c types modeling activity end December pro ects will completed converting $32 million passboo account applying construction flying facilitj lose eliminate funds total assets th Academy still same some used foster tivity rather laying account somewhere Property Acquisition Development Committee held meeting Reston November 8 just prior Executive Cour cil meeting committee identified improvements yet b made property order development Executive Cour cil has reviewed work committee following tent tive schedule may now announced 1993 Control Line Speed facility will constructed well grading Control Line racing site 1994 Racing site road network leading two Patter sites will developed northern section prop erty will completed 1995 two northern sites b completed well Pylon site addition multi-purpose fh ing site now under construction 1996 continuation road remaining Control Line eas will constructed several overflow parking areas will ac ded 1997 remaining Control Line sites will paved flo site developed 1998 pavilions will constructed Soaring Patter sites 1999 third southern Pattern flying site will completec year 2000 will finishing up car boat site above projects being accomplished work will als performed clearing out old fence rows converting sever barns other structures use modeling Additionally bot primitive full-hookup campsites will developed funds bE come available wish additional improvements national fl ing site will made possible fundraising effort will begi June 1992 ongoing work complete various flyin site features Muncie property Academy will also hay other development projects running concurrently AMA fully e pects develop series regional flying facilities around cour try writing appears next serious effort will have Ca ifornia focus California acquisition California flying site response larg number fliers western coast United States hay expressed concern over lack flying sites modelers th area point modelers have documented need fc such facility have gone step beyond organization over 15 AMA charter clubs working ot details day-to-day management plan piece propert well scheme support development property mt first-rate flying site offer presented Executive Cour cil will include management plan development plan th property essentially says AMA purchases property sp cific group modelers will manage oversee developmen property proposed 154 acres located within few hours driv Los Angeles San Francisco Given opportunity have AMA-owned flying site would operated developed b AMA members expect Executive Council will quick ar prove proposition Following Indiana California will other sites Ye AMA looking build several flying sites around country Th locations sites will based proximity large nun ber modelers participation modelers develol ment management sites Speaking California next meeting AMA Executiv Council will held Pasadena California January 10 startin 900 am Pasadena Hilton Hotel would exceller opportunity AMA members see Board Directors work have received lot questions last month relating th 112 ModelAviation K EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morris Dr Reslon VA 22090 membership rate Juniors insurance coverage Jun ior membership $14 includes subscription ModelAviation magazine Most inquiries receive revolve around fact families Youth member receiving multiple sues magazine After little investigation computer re cords would like make comments AMA has 170000-plus members number total num ber families two Youths members 726 total number families two Youth members 48 12 families four Youth members62% AMAs Youth members belong families include AMA adult member think good idea have official publication Acad emy Model Aeronautics hands 62% Youth mem bers have opportunity see issue also sym pathetic 726 families may receiving sue magazine Therefore Executive Council has decided 1993 Youth Family Membership magazine will offered Youths same last name address AMA Adult member Also has called attention have couple rumors being spread AMAs financial condition surance condition shaky trouble response can say AMAs income expense budget 1992 $71/2 million budget Academy will making $600000 worth cap ital improvements 1992 Certainly mark corporation trouble regard AMAs insurance program being shaky let pass along following AMA self-insured first $1 million fully fronts million dollars other words identify $1 mil lion account bank still make interest money issue letter credit insurers letter credit dirty word financial vehicle lets insurer know yes really have money As claims paid $1 million AMA replaces remember AMA capital assets $10 million addition AMA self Academy Model Aeronautics Inc purchases insurance assure inordinate number large disaster claims made against AMA clubs members jeopardize corporation self excess layers insurance AMA Inc total $25 mil lion provided three insurance companies com bined asset value $2172 billion AMA has business over 55 years has gained ex pertise knowledge insure its survival breadth width its insurance structure beyond question Let summarize above AMA business promote protect model flying US raises money through dues other income fulfill mission corporation itself has sets over $10 million uses some assets fulfill its mis sion ie provide example leadership AMA financial condition quite healthy insurance provided member benefit real strong well placed Now other things Members reminded invited Grand Opening first national flying site Muncie Indiana June 13-14 1992 AMA making efforts have manufacturers available on-site weekend festivities will complete air shows swap shops door prizes raffles Saturday afternoon barbecue members Congratulations sincere congratulations Howard Crispin VP Dis trict IV recent recipient AMA Technical Award work compiling new publication Sound Model Aeronautics Congratulations also order recent World Champions James Richmond class FiD 1990 Carl Dodge class F2A 1990 Mike Keller class FiC 1990 Junior World Champ Randy Archer class FiC 1990 Chip Hyde class F3A 1991 World Champion Joe Wertz class F3B 1991 World Champion Dub Jett class F3D 1991 World Champion Thats total seven World Champions United States during last FAI cycle 1990-91 Outstand ing sincere congratulations World Champions Nationals sites few questions have asked last month con cerning location 1993 Nationals site site done deal time proposal Nationals site 1993 AMA HQ clubs groups clubs groups modelers believe can support national champi onships also believe have site capable handling such event please contact office couple interesting tidbits just crossed desk will regional IMAA Fly-In Muncie facility next June Addition ally National Free Flight Society has asked use Muncie flying facility September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend will host 4A Free Flight contest site Headquarters has completed study proposals new print ing contract printing ModelAviation magazine am happy report new contract will save AMA $500000 over next three years compared current costs Just side note AMA HQ constantly asks proposals business endeavors regard insurance proposals some years receive 26 cases whether re newing contract printing services insurance equipment mainte nance etc negotiate best possible contract AMA will compromise insurance benefit members receive some deals have offered AMA high $14-is per member has able match present members insur ance benefits AMA provides cost less $10 per member breakdown AMA income expenses see Dave Browns August column February 1992 113 xwarn AarIAI vIAw ft MunE~ tfliIgtv Season Flyers Patch Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyers Patch send photocopy typewritten handwritten declara tion see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have other adult member sign declaration Tabs available years two through nine Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronau tics have already qualified first year follow same procedure add year tabs patch $1 Membership Renewals Please order plans attached membership applica tions especially during membership renewal period large volume memberships processed increases chance extra paperwork going astray guaranteeing will probably take twice long process faster service please write separate checks AMAs departments Thanks sample services follows Make checks payable AMA Competition Dept Sanctions & Contest Calendar etc Membership DeptSubscriptions Membership Back Issues etc Supply ServiceDecals Books etc Make checks payable Model Aviation Model AviationPlans Report Maine AVP Mac McGuffin Bangor R/C Gulls first show April 25 1991 home field ex tremely low-pressure contest intended kick off flying season Scheduled occur first flyable Sunday least week after field opening years event took place under almost ideal condi tions Twelve pilots brought 25 models 22 flew Larry Ventura won Veterans category Walt Moucha kitted Marquart Charger painted elegant figures lingering smoke againsf blue practically windless sky Jim Brawn took prize new aircraft Joe Bridi-kitted Utter Chaos its bril liant MonoKote setoff computer-generated graphics show fly-in fulfilled expectations encouraged display flight models otherwise would have shown up Prizes provided Piper R/C Vassalboro informa tion provided Bren Bailey Aroostook County Flyers Ninth Annual Static Show community center Presque Isle Maine currently 32 members club showed up participate event 32 aircraft display Mementos Hobby Shop donated P-51 raffle prize Mike Dann won Winners events follows Best Show Wayne Campbell 1A-scale Balsa USA J-3 Cub Non-Scale Brian Simpson Enfor cer Scale Mac McGuffin Midwest Pitts Special awarded trophy Second Third Place Non-Scale won Dave Tilley F-15 Bob Jordan Bingo Second Third Place Scale won Tom Robinson Ultimate Bipe Bob Mahaney F4U Corsair Nineteenth Annual Northeast Championships Pattern contest hosted Connecticut Balsa Bugs held Sikorsky Airport Stratford Connecticut year year event took place June 22-23 1991 six classes competition attract about 50 con testants year well-run event lot support help club members As result long list donors merchandise contest year Ramada San Remo Re sort Casino Las Vegas gave away four days three nights would like thank people donated various contests events support appreciated modelers District Contest Coordinator Bob Wilkie has asked remind people fill out sanction form fill out both sides com pletely Failure will delay processing also wants re mind year events some weekends appear have several events permissible co ordinators fault So best selection dates get sanctions early 114 ModelAviation Connececut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 9348248 Associate Vice Presidents lames M Semonlan 166 Alien Rd Bilierica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex IcS VT 05452 MC McGsttin 8 Robinson St Hoehon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymoath NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Wesi Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Si Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinaior George Woson 82 Frazier Way Mamions Mum MA 02648 Midwest PlUs Special built Mac McGuffin won Scale event Scott Melville awarding Futaba ruuiu ana piaque io Norm taub being high point winner contest uest Ott snow winner wayne Campbell House Balsa J-3 Cub winners Ott expert Turnaround event First Place Dan Peter son Second Place Rob Krafft Third Place Joe Lachowaki Winner Non-Scale event Brian Simpson Enforcer contestants placed contesi Second District Thoughts date have yet learned shall chosen electorate serve successor Dis trict 2 vice-president am now informed October 25 elec tion results will made known until sometime after November 15 means new vice-presidents first District 2 re port will appear March 1992 issue Model Aviation Accor dingly appears incumbent upon assist journalistic phase transitional procedure coming up report February issue dear friends guess sen timental soliloquy what thought final report De cember issue has now given way practicality proceed usual manner Nota Bene Dick Sarpolus speaks listen Years experience implicit varied articles writes formative newsletter edits club Monmouth NJ Model Airplane Club located Shrewsbury New jersey Dicks latest contribution RC well being appears current issue said periodical As first year CDs have required check trans mitters used sanctioned events see have gold RICMA AMA sticker affixed two small problems creep requirement CDs point view First may run situation modeler states sticker gold though now appears silver true some stickers printed outside United States have tendency lose gold color due sun chemical reaction cleaners fuel becomes judgment call whether accept word participant matter very least may wish have individual verify writing what telling spoken word second problem exists Some CDs participants have called state unit just bought does have sticker few cases has transmitter Ham band 50 53 MHz Please note transmitter 53 does require sticker does have have 50 MHz set 72 MHz has plug-in module may find sticker located inside module Some units will have sticker placed both module transmitter body Initially efforts made provide standardized location place sticker transmit ter However due great variety transmitter configurations lack smooth attachment areas plan abandoned Thanks Dick Rhinebeck reprise two significant developments associ ated Twenty-Fifth Annual silver anniversary Rhinebeck NY Jamboree held September 7-8 last year Cole Palens world famous Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome upstate New York Upon initiative AMA has honored Mr Palen awarding him Distinguished Service plaque bearing following scription deepest gratitude AMA member Cole Palen decades service AMA aeromodeling generally sharing old Rhinebeck Airdrome considerable personal efforts promo tion model aeronautics full-scale aviation well grateful Don Chickering Mid-Hudson RC Society sponsors Jamborees sending us photo top next column second significant development supra relates formal ac knowledgment AMA praiseworthy involvement Dis trict 2 AVP George Buso planning execution Rhinebeck spectaculars during past quarter-century Upon pe tition AMA has gratefully provided its Superior Service Award plan present George Buso AMA Membership meeting during forthcoming WRAM Show plaque will read Conferred upon George Buso recognition outstanding ef forts having collectively produced managed annual Rhinebeck Model Aircraft expositions throughout past 25 years benefit have yet made trip Rhinebeck jamboree Weekend way looks February 1992 115 New York New Jersey I DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne AMA 171 District II Vice-President 3629 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brows P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buss 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkus 7 Ever9rees Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 154 N Union Street RD Box 217 Olean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Freelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Adam Sattler 41 Perty Ave Latham NY 12110 Frequency Coordinator Los Sauter 2062 Rahhit Lase Phoenix NY 13135 conclude coverage report witn engaging photo versatile Cole Palen AMA 10212 favorite environment ie combining full-scale model aviation .Ja up aiu Labor Day weekend 1990 United States representatives FAI Pylon World Championship selected race ledo Ohio After year preparation team has accomplished ultimate finished two three four World Cham pionships District Ill members should proud team origi nated district team manager Toledo Weak Sig nals member Wayne Yeager Congratulations gentlemen other FAI World Champions team members United States Lmnixca nanes ryton i earn AMAs presentation November 7 Pennsylvanias technology teachers indicated teachers interested aeronautics cur riculum primary problem lack aeronautics knowl edge help overcome deficit interested teachers offered lists AMA clubs club receives request assistance please help way possible arent contacted volunteer services teach demonstrate aeronautics local students todays society young people need proper guidance toward worthwhile activities Besides local attitudes toward model aviation will much positive AMAs air show teams should congratulated efforts introduce public model aviation Last October Willow Grove Naval Air Station presented Sounds Freedom Air Show way air show structured allowed District 3 Alpha Team co-anchor event perform over 100000 people Philadelphia area Billy Jamison Ray Naylor teammates treated crowd fantastic fixed- rotary-wing flying demonstration rivaled full-scale counterparts Team announcer Fast Eddy worked equaled ability full-scale show announcer during intervals team performed highlight opening act having base commander Captain Ned Broyles fly RC aircraft via buddy box As can see following picture Captain Broyles enjoyed experi ence Perhaps another active modeler has created model aircraft symposium Syracuse New York date years show January 25 New York State Fairgrounds theme show Pearl Harbor Desert StormFifty Years American Aviation Excellence have model exemplifying era take display show Other features show will include dealers displays club booths live RC demonstrations swap shop guest speakers show opens 1000 am Call Walt Throne 315 453-2291 Rich ard Snyder 315 465-4113 information Incidentally pur pose show promote public awareness RC modeling raise money college scholarships worthy applicants Central New York Model Aircraft Association clubs kirk Voeckel forwarded excellent newspaper article Valley News Dispatch pertained Tour-Ed Mine Remote Control Club direct result coverage positive image modeling increased interest club membership might consider type article means generating addi tional membership Another interesting point expressed Kirk club uti lizes former Allegheny Ludlum coal old now con ducts tours conjunction historical society runs flea market coexistence activities creates excellent public ex posu re Fall RC Festival SheJby Ohio attended 32 fliers highlights event bean soup made Linda Free man Below Linda dishes out beans Don Smith Billy Jamison assist Captain Broyles District Ill clubs northeast Pennsylvania attend Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 116 Model Aviation Ohio Pennsylvania / west Virginia DISTRICT REPORT I Bob Brown District ill Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 014 362-7702 Asseclale Vice Presideels Dsvid H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Danhar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S Idaho St Allentown PA 18103 John Hatlrawsy 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Clearlield PA 16830 Joseph S Vinlay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Masmee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimor 15613 Greeedale Ave. Msple HIs OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 FreqeeacvCeerdlnaler John ColtIe 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 L Left Joe Rusynlak Mig 15 RIght Chuck Heyman Increased interest being shown toward various RC-assisted Free Flight events Toledo Weak Signals SAM contest drew 21 en tries 48 models Below Bob Knisley built Playboy SAM event Bob Decercq built another old favorite Brigadier Left Bob Knisley Right Bob Decercq special thanks Charles Thomas providing fine shot Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society RORKS club currently has 45 members five-county area member Indiana managed put together few days get trip down southwest part District always problem because distances between sites trip takes minimum three days am limited just can visit case two clubs gave priority intended get down see just what High Country Soaring Society has ing sport past couple years Another event Ex ecutive Council meeting prevented being activ ities taking place site delay caused EC meet ing advantage time second site club needed visit involved some litigation High Country Soaring Society very active booster Soar ing especially far western part District proximity Asheville North Carolina makes contests very attractive fliers Tennessee Georgia South Carolina fall contest also draws people far away tidewater Virginia Ohio club has used landfill site Woodfin just north Ashe ville will losing within next year Fortunately appears have lock sod farm site future operations case noise isnt culprit seems golf course will dis place points up very real dilemma places club has enough members influence bid local government property may too fliers able operate site Num bers very important civic meetings referendums frus trating wishes get few flights first photo taken field trailer innovative piece equipment Soaring operations carries mate rials required contest other flying activities unique part platform top provides mount winch retriever along winch operator so-called Winch Master sits between two pieces equipment uses two levers con trol winch retriever currently operate single winch really handy way go present flying site seen photo visit very enjoyable thanks go out club its officers meet well run should prove better new site current president club Michael Watson Soaring enthusiasts western North Carolina can contact Mike 12 Souls Crescent Biltmore Village Asheville NC 28803 club activity information second club visited west Canton club Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood club has very nice site located bottom land along Pigeon River some distance outside Canton MAS has taken great pains good neighbor has received complaints neighbor about sound le vels personal view should no cause com plaints event has created legal situation Some time ago became involved situation asked AMAs consulting attorney prepare brief use lawyer representing club No action has taken place yet possi bility suit exists worked through William Hardin along Mrs Hardin has top situation remains primary contact hope situation will soon cleared up Anyone traveling part District quickly becomes aware usable sites extremely rare Most land out near vertical plane opposed horizontal tends make take off landing somewhat difficult club limits its membership can contact William Hardin PO Box 29 Canton NC 28716 live area way back Asheville area stopped visit Statesville Flyers RC Club another club makes use closed landfill interesting aspect club prob ably get spectators regular basis club around clubs activities can seen parking lot large local mall close mall get thirsty hungry very short walk another very well managed club has good PR pro gram John Franke has club booster former newsletter ed itor constant informant club very diversified very active field very well maintained has long time should long time come People Statesville area can contact John Franke Route 12 Box 165A Statesville NC 28677 other clubs Statesville area John can tell about well Youth We hear much about lack young people sport perhaps provide enough commentary about active youngsters Free Flight isnt largest segment aeromodeling category contains some very active members group probably has larger percentage youth other catego ries also probably some senior members Free Flight also finest activities found today can learn build models become very familiar fundamentals aerodynam ics learn read air addition Free Flight phys ical disciplines aeromodeling doubt try tending meet compete Hand-Launched Glider Throw few times chase half mile see feel end day Great sport An example youths Free Flight shown next photo taken awards ceremony after CAAMA contest held fall Culpeper Virginia youthful expert photo Ryan Bane Lyndonville New York Ryan came down showed us get job done won P-30 Hand Launched Glider A-A FF juniors Additionally won best overall Junior award Ryan comes expertise quite naturally plenty encouragement Both parents active contestants father Brad Bane FF Contest Board member District II Clubs Welcome latest Charter Clubs did get its name located Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Associate Vice President Doug Holland recently visited group Jeff Foley wellknown scale competitor correspondent Scale R/C Report recently moved back Roanoke Rapids member club club has existed years flew Long property east town has new site near paper mill Bad news another club Fayetteville Aeromodeling Society re ceived notice its site has sold development club contacted new owner understanding him would plow up area plant grass until such time practical develop club promised runway would touched until time would give members some time secure new site Unfortunately workers evidently didnt get word runway gone members have informed Cumberland Flying Club can use Cumberland Flying field until new site lo cated wish early success efforts remind help available AMA headquarters sort situationE February 1992 117 Delaware District Columbia Maryland North Carolina / Virginia V~T REPORT Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert 6 Babors 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-93bo Bob Champine 205 Ti p ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chnstoph 1348 Combartand Dr anisonbura VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Dr Mecftanicsviiie V 23111 Doog Iloiland 3517 Femwood Dr Rsieigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiimingloe DE 19809 Chsrles Spear 288 Hoily Lane Mockavitie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator PotlYOoi08 Winthrop Dr fayetteviie NC 28301 Phone Evening 019 488-5986 Winch retriever High Country Soaring Society contest Ryan Bane Junior flier CAAMA contest V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miasiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Macdata Vice Preuldeela Bob Bafloszewicz 3626 Randiwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Peonnonla FL 32514 Unda Cooley 10112 Vwn SI Orbannode FL 33534 Otatavo Diaz E-t2 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimona Dr New Pjbany MS 38652 Karl Hesnai RR 4 Boo 254 Meiidian MS 39305 Rndrard Jadison 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charlenlon SC 29405 Or John Marto 2180 flgerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dido Pa8os 765 Boiley Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Terry Rohert 367 Orange Ave Bolder FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bans Fieldn Boo 1063 Slnciriand Rd lnterlschen FL 32048 Gossip first Listen what editor Jack Shrum Athens Georgia says about District V Frequency Coordinator Ath ens Model Aircraft Club expresses its appre ciation work done Burnis Fields Burnie does great job Just handling shipping scheduling scanning equipment takes lot time sure its thankless effort run Burnie tell him much appreciate ef forts too Jack Al Spampani Camden Tennessee writes want personally thank trying make look like damned fool would think people like would try represent people instead trying destroy character Let inform few facts have working AMA past two years start AMA Charter Club help Lets print fact last week Benton County Model Aircraft Club received its charter #3143 now temporary field Let people know Al Spampani has spent hun dreds hours getting thing organized has paid expenses own pocket Presently negotiating County Commissioners per manent field AMA has done thing help us dont expect Its easy walk scene its done Since last months report have several club contests RAMM club Ra dio Aero Modelers Montgomery enjoys superb flying field few miles south city grass very private Wayne Nelson president RAMM Club posing Bud Nosen Citabria Bill King beautifully constructed airplane flew well Emerald Coast Giant Scalers held Second Annual Labor Day Giant Scale Fly-In Panama City field Corry Contest Director event well tended expertly conducted Everyone good time Meet happily married couple Linda Larry Steptoe front 1R-scale C47 Emerald Coast Fly-In twinengine model flaps everything Okay October26 Crestview Model Aviators Fly-In field also grass located between Crestview Floral City Florida Chet Hollo way club newsletter editor guid ing force behind fly-in snap ot chet better halt Meet Doris Chet Holloway Crestview Florida Doris originally Wis consin fits Florida perfectly thing noticed about Chet around Doris seemed quite obedi ent Wally Horton Crestview Florida club Okay Wally started making air plane came out size see above decided put lawnmower-size engine first thing anyone knew Wally flying it model Ultralight Take pick Reading notes says 252 pounds per gallon doesnt sound right does event airplane flew flawlessly Wally claims lacks inherent stability yet easily con trollable Bruce Sahroian Orlando Florida sent snap Saturdays winners Control Line contest Left right Rick Jones Chas Slade Jerry Martin Larry Barick man Tom Dixon Tom Rounds Bob Jones Events included Old Time Stunt ginner Stunt Nostalgia Stunt Bruce plenty mad because did attend Control Line bash Bruce send invitation Ill show up dont give stuff letter about calling everybody phone mails flier see whats going wouldnt able pay phone bill Central Florida Control Line Association president Larry Barickman writes club mostly Control Line Stunt Flying site restrictions require us always use muf flers Stunt need lightweight engine 4-6 displacement has its torque power 9000 rpm less means four-cycle Schneurle port engines dont run way means replacing mod ifying everything Ive waiting since July custom engine come back Larry modeling discipline has its shortcomings Myself Ive always par tial Control Line having flown both 1/2-A Speed 1/2-A Proto various Nationals Good luck Florida Control Line As sociation Rick Brown Atlanta Helicopter Club wants see showed up Seventh Annual Atlanta Southern Classic sponsored club September 14-15 affair held Atlanta Motor Speedway grounds Some 38 pilots brought 100 ma chines over Southeast year Southern Classic grows larger events offered Competition divided classes Novice Intermediate Ex pert great show Rick proud 118 Model Aviation Meet isili Allen trom EglIn Air l-orce Base Bill just squashed scratch-design air plane after stall spin Bill still excel lent spirits having good time Bill would make good Free Flighter Free Flight keep rebuilding until decide give up fly own Roger Geers has asked come fly-in Taylor Missouri some time plans again year weather held home time Naturally disappointed used time well son Mark have doing some rebuilding models stuck boxes long enough Im sorry couldnt make trip Taylor must admit enjoyed rest shop time second weekend October spent air lot able fly fullsize models fly-ins surely cant get better first trip weekend attended American Yankee Association fly-in ones love American Yankees offspring Several us showed up despite windy conditions have admit fly-ins re mind model fly-ins Socializing its best ensued throughout day next day airport hopping time day started out short hop fullsize fly-in near home After short stay leave because places go before day got too far along returned home base picked up models left truck Mark loaded models airplane headed Farmers Kentucky visit Cave Run Aero Modelers Id heard lots food flying couldnt let get Having known gang long time knew some fun weather perfect make sure day wasted several models air time son got first taste flying another clubs event got some stick time too food great cheap Ill certainly keep mind again get chance spend some Sunday Cave Run fellas Youll enjoy Before forget bad thing did happen was severely scolded modeler mentioned pre vious columns During Sunday visit flown models didnt men tion name column chance see name print best model mag azine around vanished Now must live scorn Dean Owen really didnt mean leave name limbo zat Seriously Dean fine fella owns nice American Yankee flies gets tired flying model airplanes tells cant bad maybe Hey thanks Steve Rigsby some photos taken Cave Run during fly-in activities did get meet some Carter Co Cardinals Grayson Kentucky stopped field past didnt get meet club mem bers met some outlaws instead Boy ever glad hear part club AMA Anyway very nice chat fellas discussed club activities quite bit come return trips Reston via automobile will stop visit will make nice stop lunch rest October spent resting Im now gearing down rest year Ive traveled quite bit need some time catch up own hobby ac tivities traveling part hobby like flying models too rest year will likely spent shop field except few trips Ive bought two kits intend Mark get done along other kits rekitted models Ive putting off longtime goes well ven ture plan have quite fleet next year think Ive said before Hmmm Hey Stan Thompson Springfield Il linois area recipient AMA Supe rior Service Award Because has worked hard over past 25 years see SIRS place fly struction go Hes given much time club guess club felt deserved something real value thanks go unsung heroes tend forget thank photo Stan best Hopefully column has come old format noticed some VP col umns still old format looked past month Since Ive hacked new format since started using asked have column re turned old format can get photos send rest months column will used catch up some means need send some Stan Vana sent some photos giant scale meet Country Club Hills Illinois onesponsored Suburban Aero Club Chicago drew some very nice hard ware about B-25 Mike Stratsky lastly Stan Vana low slow Omni Ultimate February 1992 119 Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missouri DISTRICT REPORT V Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 808 748-5834 Jerry Kakowski lovely biplane Heres Norbert Martyn Islander Well thats month hope have able see nice photos Maybe well have future Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Weve crazy weather area during last few weeks October November much use getting flying teases guys out instead spend time nattering out rain wind Its end first part swap shop season until new year arrives though will Brillion coming weekend meet guys RCHTA Show Chicago gave us heavy colds hear exhibitors succumbed too Trucking through habitrails hundreds fellow modelers interesting Joe Hass accompanied could meet members western part district ran guys Luddington having problems long-time field Joe able suggest several ideas expect continue helping way Joe has now helped two clubs procure fields DNR property demonstrates unified voice suc cessful bunch individuals attacking problem differ ent ways need help get local PR person called Boyd Minneapolis day before surprisehe out shoveling 17 inches wet snow Needless say did make Chicago kept snow Minnesota Its great pleasure congratulate Dave Von Lindsowe taking third place World F3A Championships Australia sort ran away three events Aero Flint members can espe cially proud Dave janelle clubs contribution $500 sist Dave well-invested gift Looking results various Team Selection Trials de lighted read Rich Doig ably assisted Melody course topped FAI Indoor list class modeling nothing science buckets patience am eagerly waiting Chicopee can see some high-timer Indoor models perform ing Contest Directors have great responsibility keeping events running safely rules CDs well versed events also fliers plus ever am strongly favor CDs flying events CDing can cause indeed has caused problems deci sion making CDs need stay impartial otherwise competitors can readily start murmuring about some decisions So CDs out therekeep clean dont participate unless no pos sibility conflict interest Okay Super Zilch kit building bench Ill start soon Ed Heiser returns plans am amazed amount interest generated since declared intent fly Nation als Cindy has pushed Dave Curtiss get working too will first time have flown spark Control Liner might have solid state ignition system also have plans Blue Pants trusted ED 246 Racer have memories special level membership seems have ignored Leader Member has responsibility vote by-law changes can apply special status applying AMA HQ application forms District Roundup Les Rouseau opened big mouth UFO United Flying Organization meeting Pete Waters sent 50plus newsletters district review First off newsletters think have outstanding names Fly Paper Wausau RIC Ground Effect Michigan Whir lybirds Flight Plan Thunderbirds Plane Talk Des Moines Modelers plus too numerous mention writing Most newsletters excellent original mastheads Chessaning Area Monthly has column called Women s Corner 120 Model Aviation seems districts clubs getting ready eleci officers time year Almost clubs remindin8 members vote Remember club electing officers gel out vote support club Air Tales Tn-Valley RIC great newsletter cludes pictures club seems know get its members run office have no shortage candidatesmaybe club will let us its secret After reviewing bundle newsletters clubs appears noise number problem Weak Signals RIC solved some its problems revising its scheduled activities b prohibiting powered flight holiday weekends starting fly ing later day 1000 am instead 900 am club also has noise committee Glitch Four Seasons RIC reported flyaway model didnt know owner name phone numbei model Clubs should insist its members cluL has its by-laws AMAs Safety Code says AMA members name address AMA number must airplane Safety Code must followed order eligible fo insuranceEd UFO knows keep its field keeps its neighbors happy past four years have run activities local Boy ano Cub Scouts donated Goodfellows Christmas sent club newsletter several civic offices editors Midland R/C has printed bar graph members transmitter frequencies Its great addition news letter software programs capable doing availableL II DISTRICT REPORT V Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Nortttville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden vai MN 55427 Prilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Dr Troy Ml 4 98 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knelzaer 2625 E Shorewood Bivd MiiwuekeeWI 53211 Jean Lasiti 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Cart Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWatertoo IA 50701 Roe Sears 132 S Rostyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Freqnenc Coordinators West Beb Stuntm 3116 8oyce Dr Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelty P0 Bos3900l Redford Mi 48239 Left Skymasters RC Float Fly September set up Darrel Watts Photo shows president Ed Saumler Darrel presenting prize Jon Layton Jackson Right Fergus Falls RC Flyers 1991 Third Annual Fun Fly Left right Steve DePolls Dean Dolan Al Ohison Photo Kevin Flanigan Left Wings RC Iowa ran dusk-to-dawn event Bernie Boer sent photo Information Right Valley Aero Modelers Appleton Sail plane 1991 wInners Photo Lee Murray Davenport Iowa RC Society members Don Hargrave Dave Tucker running raffle Quad City Air Show Photo Larry Lyle Arhansas Lxuiamna / New Mexico Cidahoma / Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In held North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas George W Meyer Memorial Craftsmanship Fly-In estab lished promote Giant Scale model flying fellowship rec ognize craftsmanship efforts event open Giant Scale fun-flier well craftsman wants come compete awards modeler isnt required enter Scale events just come fly what bring year John OBrian Kingsland Texas won beautiful George Meyer Craftsmanship Award immaculate Russian Polikarpov P0-2 detail model excellent Left Some scale models George Meyers Little Toot front tetrahedron reads Home George W Meyer Memorial Fly-In Right Claude Mccullough proudly dis plays WACO S3HD-A Cuban Fighter model weighs 31 lb powered Saito 300 twin Beautiful model Left Just few paintings renderings given away Awards Presentation Dinner held Saturday evening prizes event fabulous Right Jim Belyeu Plainview Texas Fokker DVII Jims model powered ST 90 weighs 8 lb Left Tom Blakeny Fort Worth Thunderbirds displaying original-design flying wing Wingspan 11 ft area 2000 sq Tom says model flies like Northrop B-2 Bomber Right Tom Street showing off models rep lica Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Tom pilot South west always wanted build model aircraft flew Left Kevin Hill Rose Hill Kansas l/-scale Waco YMF-3 Kevins model powered Salto 80 four-stroke en gine covered Insignia Blue Silver MonoKote Right Left right JW Jones displaying SNJ-5 David Dodd David owns full-scale SNJ-5 JW made replica scale model full-scale aircraft David completely re stored shipped USA Spain 1980 Left The scale cockpit JW Jones SNJ-5 scale model Excel lent detail workmanship model Right Ed Newman Fort Worth Texas Albatros DV Jasta 5 scale model has working louvers radiators cooling engine quality scale models has really improved last four years Left Eds model operational lifters springs scale engine Another model beautiful workmanship Right Ernie Harwood District 8 Scale Contest Board Member Hens chel Hs 129B-3 Tank Buster aircraft served Eastern Front equipped 75 mm cannon Two ASP 618 power model February 1992 121 V II DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associmie Vice Presidenia Chuck Aedraka 605 Mark NE Aihortxerxwe NM 87123 Max Blxse 1001 N Beixy Wacx TX 76706 Glexo Greseos 10224 Kextee Dr Baixx Rxage LA 70815 Bill Kimbrx 2105 Wxxd St Toxarkaxa TX 75501 Oxe Stantield 26 Oakridge Dr Maxmeile AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena Tx 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Narman OK 73072 AMA Diapiay Coordinator Karen Napkins 5515 Bridgetxn Arlington Tx 76018 Freqacacy Coerdinainra INurthi JooDuMond 1830 Chxy Chase Carrxttxn TX 75006 ISouthi Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Mrs Ucorge Meyer presenting beautiful craftsmanship award John OBrian Kingsland Texas Left right Joyce Meyer Kelly John OBrian Mrs George Meyer Tommy Meyer LeTS JUCK srickland showing oft beautiful Yellow Pearl N2S-3 PT17 Stearman model weighs 24 lb powered 58 Sachs engine Right Tom Waite Rose Hill Kansas Cur tiss 503C Seagull Toms model powered G-38 weighs 26 lb Well some sort milestone crossroads District IX time reading column will have elected new vice-president hope have pledged support him return support 1 2 fellow modelers 3 clubs throughout Dis trict course big picture 4 AMA its projects members job will take much time effort lot feedback sense humor ability keep things perspective what important life yours can guarantee personal personal modeling time building flying will di minish greatly given kind understanding other will enjoy AMA trip about embark upon together As thinking back over years columns some seemed stand out mind feedback received mes sage intended occasionally simple fun sharing some thing special Ill take prerogative recounting some now since last monthly column purely personal level couple years ago shared joys becoming grandpa looking forward someday culti vating some new generations modelers Since time son daughter have presented two potential modelers Son Darrell wife Debbie Portland Oregon have given us granddaughter Heidi Brooke daughter Tammy husband Peter Sandborn Austin Texas have given us granddaughter Avery Michelle Fun stuff grandpa role can recommend wholeheartedly Although column personally responsible enjoyed less August 1980 column can look up youd like synopsis Vince Mankowskis last column District IX VP before coming board AMA staff assistant Executive Director introduction new VP Though appointment fill remainder term excited antic ipated work Executive Council working District IXers no idea would lead approximately eleven years fun work behalf take across district country pursuit great modeling experiences provide opportunity meet worlds greatest modelers very first column received lot feedback recall though AMA has experienced much growth change since September 1980 issue Model Aviation came out some basic premises re main viable today See agree excerpt first column Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geometry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle represents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid stafO Executive Council volunteer stafO membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals organization links three sides triangle circle shape significant because connotes completeness ba sic desired characteristic national organization serving work ing its membership chartered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council membership coordinate efforts make portion circle closest complete match ends make goals work eryone InputInput . b Goals 0 0 0 Members/c rssred Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Fore means part group having unique resources ser vices readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits derived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed oi maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examine appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/service adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important continued meet ing needs changes maintenance services con tinue meaningful way hope will give receive input con structively thought alternatives needed thought meet ing goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work co operation other columns got some comment Decembet 1980 column thinking about leadership styles andeffectiveness see ii think things have changed much About time copy reaches clubs will changing ficers another year Id like share some thoughts about lead ership event takes place throughout district cant take credil content read management journal recently ii presented seemed close parallel election club ficers selection process national AMA officers way determine persons level leadership effectiveness tc find about time perspective can usually determine whethei person thinks hourly daily monthly yearly time basis ask ing much money make tell make much hour should tell yoi something floor sweeper may tell make X number dol lars per hour supervisor may tell much per week fore man superintendent will describe salary month presideni company would definitely tell much makes year anc board directors say would tell nel worth much make So its easy find proL able time perspective no sense getting leader has ten-year time perspec tive effectively take charge something must finished week need leader thinks terms weekly time perspective Anc no sense getting someone has hourly daily time per spective solve job takes five years need leaders havE time perspective extremely difficult people change perspective very man steps time other words person can go hourly daily time perspective much trouble extremely difficult example chairman board large oil corporation whicl might have done $60-$70 billion last year concerned about wlat happening year mind thoughts five ten 20 ears future probably past time hell corporation However leadership something left elite As matter oi fact common everyday level Another factor considel just because person leader does mean nol sometimes lead himself often true person leader ir field follower another field Also real leader may relinquist position someone has expertise say youve got leaders elected already now effective job Well theyll say want accomplish something now can it takes person get done heI get someone help him 1 know Im going need some help So will talk people someone will say Thats neat idea Ic like work Id like get youre going too Whai follows approach leadership/followership relationship con tinues build Soon lot people involved role groups direction Some roles will less difficult others 01 less challenging responsible risky etc important grou grow move off dead center toward plus side leader will recognize people will what want dc have interest recognizing plus will strive ac complish goals others accomplishing same time People have different skills talents expectations things want tc leader attracts people fit well groups needs toward achieving goals good leader also passes along thE credit dueto people doing things realizes ii takes people complete goals big picture Id challenge newly elected club officers work toward thc betterment groups newly nominated AMA officers dc same job never easy pay definitely same category large corporate salary job well done rewards large ongoing few others come mind addition above anc Ive gotten kick out reviewing well out space b now Im out Keep landings right side up soft intentionalenjoy 122 Model Aviation Colorado Kansas / Nebraska Norlh Dakola South Oakosa / Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT X Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 FAX 303 420-1670 CompuServe address br EMAIL 760672750 Congratulations Chip Hyde earning perfect score 3000 becoming F3A Pattern World Champ David von Lin sowe Bill Cunningham also F3A team finished Third Ninth re spectively team came Second Place same combined world-class event Kenneth Mann Curtis Youngblood Bob Gorham finished Second Third Sixth respectively team first F3C Helicopter event Bitt check out Dub Jett Henry Bartle Dave Shadel Lyle Larson fin ished First Second Third Fourth re spectively clean sweep F3D Py lon championship am impressed guys particularly Speed guys Thats what call bringing back gold above events combined held Australia October 20-27 Good job USA Herrres Brian Its hard believe growth area last three years clubs present new flying fields cropping up well Recently owner large local hobby shops made comment aircraft sales last year have reversed trend RC cars dominated market used 70% RC car sales its now about 60/40 split aircraft holding 60% Clubs like SACRATS Wavemasters have obtained new fields looks like both have promising futures Looking Region Three within District Ten consists 45 AMA Charter Clubs spans San Francisco south San Luis Obispo east Fresno north Stockton current AMA membership longing AMA Chartered Clubs alone 2883 members Thats up 13% just year ago doesnt count AMA mem bers affiliated chartered AMA club great amount emphasis year seems fun flys Whether scale non-scale club members ever attend neighbors events camaraderie has really healthy betwen clubs bringing people ideas pro grams together mutual benefit 1968 made leap Control line RC Pioneer R/C Club club well others kept itself part 1990 1991 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark SCCMAS opportunity host airshow provided spectators unique look hobby pro vided local modeling clubs oppor tunity demonstrate specific activi ties Whether rockets ducted-fan Jets Helicopters Gliders Electric quarter-scale Aerobatics Racing can see two-day event Rick Maida SCCMAS says airshow gives club rare chance address over 1500 spectators year South Bay Soaring Society IMAA Old Timers Gilroy Control Club others participated event As last note would like make com ment about status AMAs leadership District Ten Having involved first time during last three years has given better feeling what Dis trict Ten can Reggie Keyawa hasnt easy Yes learning curve over come like rest us thing sure hes guy hasnt wont give up effort help improve repre sentation commitment AMA Headquarters probably would have easy Reggie step just get along everyone commit himself change just harmony saying managers thought alike would need manager bunch follow ers couldnt true Whoever next vice-president hope that mark enthusiasm vision character istic persons personality Well put Brian thanks great sadness note pass ing good friend long-time modeler Sunday November 3 1991 Bayside RC flying field Fremont Califor nia club vice-president Jack Robson suf fered stroke passed away follow ing day hearts prayers go out family fellow modelers going miss Jack Sailplane flier havent participated Visalia Soaring Festival must put hit list bet ter get reservation early have told event will host 175 fliers sells out two days after signups initiated Un fortunately weekend di vided between Unlimited Event Festival have already hereby publicly writing commit entire weekend next year VP hope contestant course gracious hosts will allow spot impor tantly theres spot left Gary Hoover dad Fred went way out way see welcomed Thanks both allowed access areas contest including launch spot landing impound else wanted roam picture low shows crowd tent city set up Visalia Soaring Site After contest over Ed Holden Fresno honored letting fly plane course missed 6-ftdia landing zone about three feet Ah make six feet watch out nJxt year Thanks Ed am total stranger Sailplanes am leaning toward active participation discipline purity contest have mentioned before makes argument distant devil cama raderie todays special Fly six minutes land circle Couldnt objective Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring So ciety grand champion After full morning witnessing attesting flying paused snack bar Coke burger asked guy standing next new grand champ guy looked kind funny said am about dropped burger fumbling camera Another great guy good friend went out way make sure comfortable Thanks George Gilburg usual hospitality Youre greatest need six pages talk about event magnitude including Saturday eve ning barbecue dinner dinner under stand includes entertainment sensa tional barber shop quartet part years program Guys wont miss next year know will get space deserves national magazine cant believe Im running out room again far too soon looks like very close owning district site plan building maintaining Visalia site meets approval next council meeting Pasadena land will pur chased Next time well talk lot about prog ress district flight site new star horizon called Tucson Interna tional Model Park Also new association born Excitement abound Edge February 1992 123 X Arizona California Hawaii Nevada utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presideni 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Ed Holden kneeling giving thanks still having plane Brian Nelson AVP Region 3 District 10 Fred Weaver South Bay Soaring Soci ety smiling happily walking away top honors Notice addition tents guy standing amidst planes shirt wears seems like Im downhill side action lately hope holiday finest New Year brings good things yours Per haps got chance go out fly First Polar Bear fly-ins districtsome came real polar bears maybe just moose two Puyallup February 1-2 great show shaping up will have annual dis trict meeting 100 pm Saturday fol lowed scheduling meeting 200 pm Bill Smith hard-working District RC scheduling officer would like have desires hand can use meet ing iron out difficulties Please send him specifics dates kinds contests want run Also send him complete specific information about contests such contact person etc first contest year usually SRAC Polar Bear about mid-March Mark calendars watch announce ment last couple years con test has run Arlington Whidbey Island its become years first Pat tern meet Get rust out Speaking contests its too early get ready Scalemasters Qualifier Farragut State Park June missed last because work demands hope get next will probably same weekend Nationals starts Oh well youve never Farragut beautiful state park Lake Pend Oreille pronounced pond-uh-ray much whole family makes nice vacation trip contest has always better ones around weather usually very good tad dicey first contest went success Last year 91 judging started Thursday flying started Fri day participants could get fly ing rounds possible Bob Petro kind enough send some shots planes Seems fair first show Bobs Fun Scale Corsair Thats Bob front F4U Dan Parsons holding Seems Dan biked up Albu querque Honda just shoot photos also flew Bobs P-51 Fun Scale Ward Emighs PT-17 05 five-cylinder power Ive seen fly its very impressive Ward Seat tle area Ted Farmin Sand Point flew plane built Ziroli plans plus 10% Team Scale Thats Ted transmit ter George Sisti Seattle area better builders around ren dition Byron P47 Dan Parsons took very nice flight shot Beaver final next photo maybe taken Dan Parsons Ikon NWest kit craft entered Roland Smoot Coeur dAlene Emil Neely lives Post Falls Mr Ikon NWest assume Roland flew ever flew managed second highest flight score meet Bill Giossi sent pictures words about Rogue Eagles Prestige Aerobatic meet held Agate Field June 22-23 Julie Wyatt Spokane Washington took picture CD Bill Giossi left handing Nick Aniasco Exeter California first place trophy Expert Turnaround Behind part $2500 prizes awarded Tom Giossi took picture Bill brief ing 33 entrants necessary rulesof-the-air contest Tom Coleman took shot hard ware left center Perpetual Trophy inter-district challenge new aspect contest won point system through first five places home team doesnt have built-in advan tage numbers Quality still required right cap Ron Smith Ron wife Carol came down Se quim Washington home score meet Ron lovely wife nice folks no doubt about Next time well tell won tro phy about wraps up year Happy New Year 124 Model Aviation Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-PresIdent PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 780672422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave. NW Great Fulls MT 59404 Tom Cushman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomh 1810 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Toni McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Archoraqge AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA98133 Brace Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick young 74111 5th Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Maurice McCall brougns mis au-roam r-ju Edmonton Canada safety net note looks like provides good protection Tom took photo Pattern aircraft ready background theyre put ting up sunshade bleachers SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTI CS Howard Crispin Jr 0 popular questions concerning sound levels model aircraft engine manufacturers really going something about fact modelers upset must buy muffler new engines dont come worse must replace muffler came en gine K&B has somewhat itself supplying good units its Sportster series engines few companies other K&B now looks promising other manufacturers taking heed just United States everywhere mod els flown Europe generally speaking has much same prob lems have some countries problem worse cause mandatory sound limits least manufacturer doing something about situation Advertisements have appearing some time British model magazines about Q40 engine manufactured Irvine En gines Ltd enAine touted being exceptionally quiet re maining extremely strong 40 cu engine Ive recently obtained opportunity operate engines As date havent installed aircraft will soon During runin test stand sound levels revs able obtain proved once ads absolutely correct another interesting little item too data en gine specified APC propeller have seen wide acceptance propellers areas modeling interesting note some manufacturers also aware APC propeller especially searching quiet efficient operation test ing looks speed sound levels specific engines spe cific propellers In-flight performance can estimated gen erally familiar specific aircraft performance certain propeller size Irvine Q40 very easy break quite docile no bad starting characteristics starts chicken-stick used FAI no nitro fuel baseline data What sound level produced speed Just what litera ture says845 dBA measured nine feet engine far away best Ive seen stock 40 cu engine using manufacturers own silencer What does mean modeler assume air borne sound no greater experienced stand reading 300 feet aircraft would 54 dBA pretty close ambient reading taken very close model installation may quieter during flight same rpm throt tle setting 7500 rpm sound level 9 feet drops about 80 dBA would drop reading 300 feet below 50 dBA Irvine has initiated world-wide patent silencer will ing license rights through proper agreements Manufacturers may contact Irvine Engines Ltd Unit 2 Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick Way London Nil lJL England Irvine plans go further Q61 will available late next year along add-on silencer called Irvine Mouse now available will attenuate sound another two dB stock Q40 provide significant reduction other engines havent tested stage Irvine also manufactures two diesels 20 40 Great Planes imports Irvine engines United States can provide information need engine second engine looked manufactured outside coun try packaged US market muffler set vi bration isolation mounts engine MOKI 61 cu engine manufactured Hungary imported Davis Diesel Develop ment Company engine bit different seen market today has piston rings Its construction such would probably last sport flier forever engine supplied Davis Soundmaster muffler have previously reviewed aftermarket muffler usable wide variety engines excellent silencer proves its worth engine well Again run-in done determine possible sound levels engine would fit scheme things didnt runin sufficient determine what engine would different nitro percentages different propellers engine appears very powerful unit comparable other engine size market didnt run engine its full potential rather selected several points comparative readings engine quickly ran being over-lean over 13000 11 x 7 propeller produced sound level just over 92 dBA Retarding engine 12000 rpm brought reading 90 dBA changed propeller 12 x 9 set engine needle 10000 rpm reading now just under 87 dBA Retarding throttle 7500 rpm dropped reading 76 dBA February 1992 125 IrvIne Engine Ltd 040 engIne teat standMokI Engine Soundmaster muffler literature called APC lOx 9 propeller runs used Idle FAI fuel fair steady use 5-10% nitro fuel combination After break-in engine turned faster thiswould improve idle speed engine set-up throttle re propeller data indicated would needle set thesponse quite good no attempt made make lean rich side 11000 rpm very respectable propeller thisruns stand engine should prove popular long size guarantees very good performance aircraft designedhaul people become aware its strengths especially its quiet size engineoperation muffler company provides US Inciden tally pair bigger MOKI engines A-26 model took first place new Reno-style Race held recently also glow engines used Davis mufflers Check Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Again engines can purchase capable meeting AMA-recommended sound guidelines also per formance engines should meet needs sizes speaking sound standpoint U