From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 6 am-9 am 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118
From AMA HO Executive Director Including reports AMA resident Executive VP Vice Presidents AMA SIN~E 1936 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 INTERESTED IN JOINING AMAWorlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization Over 165000 did 1990 ails may requesting FREE BROCHURE address above Beshar Crispin Sears Hempel Miller Keyawa Victors 1991 Election Joe Beshar Russ Miller elected AMA Vice Presidents Districts II IX respectively Incumbents Howard Crispin Jim Sears Gene Hempel Reginald Keyawa reelected Vice Presidents Districts IV VI VIII X respectively elections three-year term except Miller ran special election fill unexpired term Travis McGinnis resigned Executive Council terms begin January 1 1992 Vote counts provided Auditor Raymond McGivern follows District 2 Joe Beshar918 John Grigg898 George Myers903 Write-in candidates9 Total2728 District 4 Howard Crispin903 Brad Booth796 Write-in candidates2 Total1701 District 6 Jim Sears1348 Write-in candidates80 Total1428 District 8 Gene Hempel1841 Charles Stevens1205 Write-in candidates12 Total3031 District 9 Russ Miller287 Tom Boyd273 Write-in candidates Total564 District 10 Reginald Keyawa2439 Bev Wisniewski1979 Write-in candidates20 Total4438 Minutes November 91991 Executive Council Meeting members executive Council present except R Keyawa represented H Baldwin proxy regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am President chaired meeting I Approval minutes minutes July 221991 Executive Council meeting unanimously approved written II Presidents comments Lowe briefly reported upon recent experience judge Australian RC combined World Championships Two outgoing vice presidents John Byrne Travis McGinnis presented plaques III Executive Vice-Presidents report Noted current balance sheet shows Academy doing better expected also noted growth rate Continued page 100 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF utive Director Vince Mankowski 0 DirectOr Operations Robert Vojalavek 0 Personnel Manager Diane Gallalee 0 Technical Director Bob underwood troller Lynne Collins etition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Direcior Carl Maroney Membership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager S Marketing Director Geoff Styles ems Manager Reggie Watterson ications Director Ross B McMullen 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Joseph Gelwicks Felix Gora RFK&D March 1992 97 AMAS Executive Council equivalent Board Directoral basically composed President Executive Vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent otficial position ot AMA Executive Council L PR ROUNDUP Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing 11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV current name radio controlled drone until recently called Remotely Piloted Vehicle RPV monitored Gulf War didnt probably saw photos Pioneer aircraft used target spotter launched either ground deck ship may have seen picture several Iraqi troops surrendering Pioneer Now thats silly might sound Iraqi troops learned very quickly once Pioneer spotted could expect heavy bombardment very shortly group photographed trying save skins new developments UAVs developments have made both commercial military sides big problem UAVs finding place can flown sounds like familiar problem because some AMA clubs/members certain areas country also having problems finding flying fields UAVs flown restricted airspace Federal Aviation Administrations FAA knowledge Restricted airspace allotted armed services other agencies special purposes However FAA reports regional offices receive commercial sources frequent requests flying space UAVs has recently acknowledged need regulations official control FAA has formed Task Force will deliberate aspects unmanned aerial vehicle scene relates use airspace possibilities regulating uses may know some UAVs wingspans 200 feet weighing up 10 tons ability fly 80000 feet Such vehicles pose problem commercial aviation also pose problem anything else sky because have ascend land means passing through airspace used private commercial military airplanes first meeting FAA Task Force convened November 13 1991 National Center Aeromodeling Thats right Headquarters asked member Task Force two reasons size AMA membership successful relationship have built FAA invited host thc inaugural meeting distinct honor chance show off AMA AMA Museum aerospace people Members Task Force include armed services aircraft manufacturers associations such Aircraft Owners Pilots Association AOPA Experimental Aircraft Association BAA Air Traffic Controllers Association ATCA Helicopter Association International HAl assignment Task Force consider problems UAVs have sharing airspace other users make proposals FAA Regulatory Committee will result Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM task has completed December 1992 meetings will take place various locations DC area hosted Task Force members will invite manufacturers users UAVs give presentations Task Force thereby acquire complete balanced picture Much has already accomplished first two meetings second meeting December 11 1991 sponsored thc Air Traffic Control Association James L Crook VP ATCA Chairman Task Force Joscpb C White Regulatory Program Manager Air Traffic Rules Branch FAA designated FAA representative Task Force have known Joe several years has always helpful AMA interested side aviation picture third meeting will hosted AOPA Frederick Maryland offices January 16 1992 After will commence bi monthly meetings time am open suggestions AMA member may interested process repeat time write FAA Once NPRM has published Federal Register makes fact known FAA will interested what write now however AMA members interest UAVs can write AMA Headquarters can carry concerns Task Force hear someone ask What does AMA can tell person AMA working protect right fly Radio Controlled CL FF aircraft working day working week AMA working member believe FAA Federal Air Regulation FAR developed no concern AMA members could deep trouble As process concerning UAVs will include AMAs representation step Yellow Cab Company Tucson Arizona likes model airplanes aeromodelers know received nice letter Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson letter enclosed photo Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona holding Skylark CL Stunt model won Best Show fall contest Ed designed Skylark himself did great job finishing Yellow Cab donated funds make cash prize available winner Best Show category Ed won Good Ed Congratulations thanks Ed Hagerlin Club Secretary sending details Forest Preserve District Cook County Illinois makes nine flying sites available Chicago area clubs support has ongoing years order recognize generous attitude towards model flying enthusiasts Charles Bauer AVP-District 6 Chuck Smith former Checkerboard Club president took advantage AMA program offers award plaques clubs wish thank flying site providers cost small rewards gained clubs great Everyone likes hear Thank flying site providers no exception photograph Michel Ditlove Charlie presenting second plaque Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius holds plaque looks Have thanked site provider lately Statesville Fliers R/C Club Statesville North Carolina came up new idea attract members club ran advertisement local newspaper heading Model Airplane Christmas Plans' John Franke Club Secretary kind enough send copy advertisement John said letter has already attracted attention generated responses small club started 15 members 1982 has taught 90 people fly recent years hoping aftermath Christmas lucky new RC airplane owners will call come visit join Statesville Fliers Listed advertisement names telephone numbers key club members no charge no obligation offer come field address given announcement spectators also welcome public offer guidance advice like plus free flight instruction hope interested person sees advertisement takes advantage smart Tarheels first experience Good approach Statesville Dateline Chicago Once again great story Windy City Chicago Tribune Reporter Dale Murphy wrote story about Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA show Rosemont Expo Center segments RC sport reviewed Murphy took time hold in-person interviews local modelers story also included information about aircraft car boat clubs complete details readers contact local clubs AMA booth several staffers RCHTA show reported great attendance better 1990 event best parts particular show well advertised attracts people already modelers wider audience good manufacturers retailers also AMA because benefit new people being attracted sport 1992 Trade shows 1992 show season will well underway time read want see AMA staff person can meet shows Toledo Pasadena New York Puyallup will have AMA employees hand AMA booth So come out meet us would love meet next month 98 Model Aviation Ed Southwick Kingman Arizona floldlflg nis KyiarK LL tunt moaei wnicn won oesI onow Cholla Choppers fall contest Yellow Cab company Tucson Arizona donated funds cash prize tjnarlle osuer presenting piaque iviainienanue Superintendent Herb Johnson Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius looks March 1992 99 EC Minutes Continued page 97 1991 has 1 1/2 percent Suggested some accounting adjustments made accommodate new details stemming Muncie property acquisition development reporting adjustments will reflected next budget layout negative pledge against Reston building has removed Recommended Council seriously consider buying piece property Visalia California MA receivables accounts have reduced 28% over 90 days 49% Reported District Tens vice-president still has fulfilled agreement between him Council regards divesting himself patch program Further discussion subject held executive session Meanwhile agreed HQ will offer market District Ten patches through its Supply Service catalog IV Executive Directors report Scale WC Called attention draft Invitation remarked sent Paris will reviewed ClAM Bureau members later month Requested consideration placing Nationals FAI Sporting Calendar Reported Renew-for-Two program started off 15% return now down 2% program may repeated Reported initial idea having black-tie affair Muncie grand opening has revised come-all informal picnic/barbecue-type celebration black-tie affair may occur opening museum Moved seconded passed unanimously the Muncie grand opening/fly-in will occur June 13-14 1992 will picnic/barbecue-style celebration Moved seconded passed unanimously fund Executive Councils attendance will soon need standardized operating plan use Muncie facility Executive Director will draft first cut review next Council meeting policy decision requested order answer club inquiries concerning authority expel club members cause Currently no guidelines exist non-rule book events concerning participant behavior Moved seconded add following statement taken item 17 Competition Regulations Membership Manual fourth paragraph under title Contest Director Contest Directors shall also authorized disqualify exclude participants events [included under sanction involvedi guilty infraction event rules unsportsmanlike discourteous conduct infraction good safety practice procedure conduct detrimental well being model aviation' motion failed Six against 1234 911 five 5678 EVP abstention Because original statement judged too broad given over rewrite Subsequently previous motion amended inserting words brackets amendment passed unanimously main motion amended passed unanimously ED also recommended Council discuss three Free Flight issues 1 suggesting 1992 Junior FF team funded AMA some degree 2 request FF community upper east coast honored Specifically attempting establish fund purpose maintaining chase paths Galeville flying site 3 consider three 4-A sanction requests Moved seconded passed unanimously Academy pay entry/lodging package 1992 Junior Free Flight WC team members motion passed unanimously Moved seconded passed unanimously authorize sending treasurer Brooklyn Skyscrapers $500 time purpose establishing Galeville Mowing fund Moved seconded issue 4-A status 1992 two Free Flight contests* motion passed seven 34579 NAA five against 12611 EVP * It noted CDs contests question coordinated request other held same weekend east coast other west coast Moved seconded passed unanimously give 4-A status US Indoor Championship 1992 Lastly ED reported after exhausting usual avenues obtain satisfactory accounting Contest Directors performance receiving no response recommended revoke CD status Moved seconded passed unanimously remove Contest Director status CD noncompliance CD required functions V Committee reports A Finance Chairman MeCollough reported upon finance committees recent meeting answered questions directed specific line items 1992 budget recommended its adoption presented after noting additional provision will made purchasing two sound meters signal generator Moved seconded passed unanimously accept 1992 budget B Special Interest Groups directed SIG committee Executive Director will review make appropriate changes SIG questionnaire C PADCOM Chairman Waters expanded upon details found Committees Muncie site report called upon ED further explain site development activities chairman also apprised Council opportunity purchase land Visalia California Discussion produced acceptance concept D Bylaws Chairman Crispin recommended adoption two amendments a concerning prohibition against payment columns written elected officials b statements printed official AMA publications relating Executive Council decisions will under signature president b moved did receive second therefore no discussion voting action ensued Moved seconded following section added standing rule Nominations & Elections relating article IX bylaws Section 2 No person elected serving active member Executive Council shall paid regular column article Model Aviation magazine Exception may made such articles coverage special events providing prior arrangement made said article Articles columns printed AMA News section paid contributions No paid columns may submitted after individual has placed ballot' motion passed Six 1234811 five against 5679 EVP abstained NAA E Sound agreed try stage symposium noise 1992 Toledo Show 100 Model Aviation F Insurance ref IV B motion 4 July 1991 minutes As follow up aetion taken previously page 26 meetings agenda contained Waiver Claims Release Liabilities Indemnity Agreement' no objection wording G Safety Chairman Hempel explained issues eontained eommittees report giving background information has led following recommended actions Moved seconded 1992 Top Gun event held Palm Beach Polo Club grounds Florida granted sanction after providing proof having underlying liability coverage amount $3 million primary AMA must listed named insured policy motion passed amended six 489 EVP NAA President five against 235711 two abstained 16 Amendment moved seconded insert main motion after word policy Furthermore contest management will make best effort insure overfly area cleared people' amendment passed Six 1248 EVP NAA four against 35711 abstained 6 Moved seconded general safety fund established help AMA chartered clubs Academy will match donation distribute general safety fund club applicant matching basis Executive Council shall deliberate merits request before distribution motion failed Ten against 1234567911 NAA two 8 EVP Regarding item eight committees report Council declined support fashion World Flight project Moved seconded subject approval emergency proposals* Control Line speed Control Line Contest Board Executive Council will remove requirement safety nets around speed circles netting will recommended required Academy motion failed Six 347811 EVP six against 12569 NAA * approved changes wire line size will adequately provide safety factor ensure models remain lines conclusion vote motion 13 notice reconsideration given District 11 VP next session reconsideration called up motion reconsider motion 13 unanimously carried After discussion substitute motion 13 moved seconded unanimously carried emergency requirement safety nets Control Line Speed will removed upon passage Control Line Contest Board emergency proposals dealing wire line sizes lengths VI Officer expenses Moved seconded approve rewrite ad hoe committee officer/VP accounts intended general rules regarding reimbursement [expenses incurred by] President Executive Vice-President vice-presidents motion passed Nine 12345789 EVP against 6 two abstentions NAA1 VII Scholarship Moved seconded unanimously carried [scholarship] applicants must apply within year graduation high school eligible receive grant Also moved seconded budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing $15 per full open member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year motion passed Eight 1235789 NAA against 11 three abstentions 46EVP VIII Pennsylvania ease Bob Brown reported case concluded brought 1818750 well under allocated $27000 budget IX AMA Leader Club Awards Moved seconded approve implement new Leader Club Recognition Awards program motion passed Eight 1234579 EVP three against 6811 abstained NAA X Leader members CDs Discussion possibly instituting active leader member program independent CD status vice-versa deferred until next meeting working proposal ready presentation XI Contest Coordination Review Previously Council approved experiment whereby Headquarters would contest coordinate FF CL events Districts 3 6 7 year later vice-presidents districts three seven satisfied wish continue HQ arrangement District Six vice-president may revert appointing local contest coordinators stated HQ will soon notified shortly decision XII Nomination procedures Moved seconded unanimously carried amend standing rule relating Nominating Committee inserting item 5 Candidate Nominations after word date existing paragraph additionally candidate must submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience adding new sentence An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot motion passed unanimously 678 abstained XIII Junior/Family dues Some vice-presidents have received complaints concerning present Junior member dues requirement households Junior currently receive multiple magazines order eliminate situation moved seconded beginning 1993 will Youth Family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion passed 11 123567911 NAA EVP against 4 XIV NAA license Team Selection After considerable pro con discussion moved seconded effective immediately FAI stamps NAA membership required entry AMA team selection program Academy will supply selected team members appropriate credentials memberships motion failed 11 against 1234678911 EVP NAA 5 After vote agreed subject would revisited current policy re-evaluated spring meeting before April XV Awards motion following award duly moved seconded unanimously carried Superior Service Bill Plunkctt XVI Next meetings Moved seconded next Executive Council meeting held Pasadena California January 10 1992 motion passed Seven 3457911 NAA five against 1268 EVP also agreed consensus summer Executive Council meeting well nominating committee meeting will held July 25 1992 chairman 1992 nominating committee selected Ed MeCollough U March 1992 101 Tis Season As write nigh Christmas time time gets wonderful season will past will dealing realities new year will Academy Model Aeronautics seems season AMA-bashing has fun trying deal what believe unfounded criticism Please dont misunderstand have never claimed AMA perfect claim try very hard meet needs aeromodeling am confident have done pretty good job about 56 years now no organization can rest its past achievements must strive best can want pinpoint some important elements insurance program have widely advertised because felt best reduce possibility unnecessary Suits Some members under impression insurance program shaky ground because large claims certainly true would like explain Sure have encouraged safety among members certainly desirable personal safety standpoint helps modeling safety image also eliminates unproductive payouts leaving money other projects would beneficial such flying sites other worthwhile ventures So reassure would like direct attention content letter written Tom Hampshire Attorney Law Tom has somewhat critical program invited him Reston see himself what program really spent weekend summed up findings follows medical theft fire vandalism coverage has limits $25000 $1000 respectively. difficulty arises need protect membership AMA either single disastrous claim likely simultaneous major claims AMA cannot survive presently three policies effect concern members coverage first $1 million issued United National 12 months ending March 31 1992 renewed year Ed policy primary policy covers members clubs site owners AMA up total payout $1 million through policy period addition primary policy will pay maximum $500000 either property damage personal injury coverage policy period claimant policy also subject recapture fronting agreement whereby AMA repays carrier claims paid overhead effect AMA rents insurance companies expertise pays claims itself second two policies so-called excess $5 million dollars first issued Insurance Company Pennsylvania pays coverage under primary policy exhausted second issued Agricultural Excess pays second exhausted above very large oversimplification specifics insurance program should serve basis suggestions follow First let say us should aware beneficiaries very strong insurance program also appears no present cause concern about viability AMA Claims history based published balance sheet budgets indicated payouts range $75000 $100000 per year adequate reserves Yet AMA very concerned about excess claims seemingly two reasons First revealing $11 million depth program could generate fraudulent claims second program ever endangered AMA might unable furnish primary coverage site owners would result certain loss flying sites soon owners became aware lapse coverage reason AMA has purchased further excess coverage behind discussed above another $15 million means AMA sued itself probably theory negligent supervision flying negligent writing safety code total $25 million excess coverage would have exhausted before insurance program itself thus flying sites would endangered preference would AMA publish although far secret AMA Headquarters has revealed information members site owners inquire can now seen what grand secret seeming coverage limitations AMA officers concerned about ability claimants especially members exceed coverage limitations destroy limit site owners coverage None us can dispute motive important differences current coverage concerns excess coverage provides vastly improved protection against multiple claims believe President can now sleep night Councils concern now keep claims reasonable level can maintain kind coverage reasonable cost Frequencies AMA has Frequency Committee almost 50 years time its activities FCC have directly resulted ever-improving scenario protected frequency assignments hobby needs activity conducted very close partnership radio industry common good aeromodels cars boats rockets etc effort certainly benefits everyone country whether AMA members Because currently enjoy use vast number frequencies So what needed have defend nothing world static frequency assignments society constantly increasing its use personal communication systems remote control devices location devices etc demand frequencies constant already have involved defending breaches assigned frequencies few examples misuse frequencies radio-controlled shopping cart Candid Camera JR 347 system Teddy Bear Safety Training Trike riding device discovered using channel 38 radio-controlled construction cranes list goes on does happen Simply because FCC staffed job serious cloud horizon FCC recently held refarming session attended aimed reassigning little-used frequencies session did consider frequencies session did get very close six-meter band can wager will looking frequencies future What does mean means two things 1 must use assigned frequencies lose must develop solid evidence use 2 also means must remain ever-vigilant protect what have AMA retains counsel represent interests before FCC provide frequency monitors districts man-hours effort spent Headquarters behalf frequencies costs money part dues goes pay service Council thinks investment necessary prevent retum fewer frequencies waiting fly until channel clear would like go back old days standing line fly 27255 MHz Im trying scare want press point nothing life free somebody has care interests matter AMA has done almost 50 years next Frequency Committee meeting will next month will consider several items very important business Best wishes new year filled happiness fun wonderful hobby Model Aviation PRESIDENTS CORNER President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 h EXECUTIVE VPs REPORT Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Road Hamilton OH 45013 Lets see Im writing early/mid l5ecember will get issue magazine near first February Christmas air weather like would expect September December extended flying season will probably cause us get late start new projects next season particularly difficult year sort situation Nationals will take place very early 1992 first time scheduled June can tell experience weather Massachusetts typically very nice June have wonder what effect early date will have attendance change will affect event also first time activity will take place site has upset some competitors notably Pattern fliers because has reduced time allotment some events levels prior last year Last year spoiled amount time available year will back time crush previous years Its same old thing year compromise compromise compromise Which important Location Site Dates Local support Housing location great its close good its very far away Site depends upon what event fly great site event probably isnt acceptable some other event Dates June great wife insists take family camping July terrible can get vacation July/August Local support primarily concern Event Directors organizers competitors affected its everyones concern Housing need motels dormitories primitive camping full-service camping type available someone will consider site unacceptable Its compromise year some events get short straw other years different events get Some events seem get short straw often others solution build own site make perfect can listen complaints too far away too close always end up working event complaints about weather thing sure us includes happy dont have something complain about have hearing lot CL Speed fliers lately after mandated some rules changes seemingly heavy-handed manner fact again us responsible overall welfare AMA survival insurance program having difficulty accepting safety margins being put forth adequate participants hope will get ironed Out before 1992 season starts Nationals early year Im getting little concerned Over years have people asking us publish some information insurance claims history has particularly delicate subject potential exists would jeopardize position some cases have recently discussed attorney have concluded can publish some information creating problem AMAs insurance plan typical purchased insurance policy albeit large growing deductibles until September 1986 decided become self-insured through use fullyfunded insurance program involved rent-a-captive program United National Insurance Company earlier years policy year September 30 through September 30 1988 changed coincide club renewals March 30 March 30 information may seem unimportant necessary able understand following have data readily available last nine years will present years period September 30 1982 through September 30 1986 total 244 liability claims under program totaling $314082 claims five still open unsettled could change picture significantly may Most cases under appeal has apparently settled dont know settlement amount Anything over $12447 would covered insurance company have already paid out $87553 $100000 deductible amount year average what have far will find average settled claim $131415 however keep mind still open claims period September 30 1986 through October 30 1991 have 267 claims totaling $410263 still 37 claims open time period average settled claim may $178375 open claims could probably will increase average addition amounts have claims medical expenses AMA members hurt themselves building/flying models totaling $265643 since 1984 273 claims under fire/theft/vandalism package totaling $12209689 since 1987 medical claims covered under regular insurance policy AMA purchases thats dont happen have number claims fire/theft/vandalism policy has hefty deductible $139529 total has paid AMA itself addition liability claims listed above spend approximately $187000 year outside expenses involving liability insurance policy fronting fees claims management etc $278000 excess liability policies over above basic $1 million self-funded policy $67000 premiums accident/medical fire/theft/vandalism policies Overall budgeted $719002 membership insurance 1992 doesnt include $635000 budgeted insurance reserves amount HQs expenses involved such salaries office expense involved directly administration insurance plan hope numbers will help interested understand programs better give better feel what involved AMA insurance plan Lets see 511 liability claims last nine years averages out 56 per year Thats just over per week year-round 273 fire/theft/vandalism claims four years averages out 68 per year 13 per week medical claims quantity reasonably proportional other types probably generate average claim some sort work day year Kinda scary aint YaII careful bear March 1992 103 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 AMA Officers Are Waiting Hear Effective communication two-way street AMAs unpaid vol unteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite time year lions share HQ time energy focused renewal process As December 13 Friday can report 90950 AMA members have already rejoined year 1992 Almost 6000 90650 new AMA members have joined since October 1 will receive balance 1991 well 1992 membership Monday after Thanksgiving lived up its reputation heaviest day incoming mail As part effort keep turnaround time down just few days membership department started working overtime September 7 dreaded Monday after Thanksgiving pushed two-day turnaround four-day turnaround gaining through extra effort sent renewal December 15 will receive March 1992 issue Model Aviation magazine name will appear club rosters sent out AMA charter clubs re chartering HQ holding its turnaround time few days will cases AMA member able show membership card still appear club roster renew after December 15 club roster files structured quite possible have membership card appear roster year club secretaries faced club members being roster having work put back Perhaps some year system might changed give flexibility easy solution has always place members renew time fact life files must structured some point time being continues December 15 HQ gearing up annual Charter Club renewal updating forms information reviewing contents packet trying much can simplify Look new information Leader Club Award packet couple years ago AMA surveyed its chartered clubs clubs responses provided us good deal information long-held suspicions proved true surveys returned AMA true some clubs continually lose flying sites also true clubs Clubs lose flying sites active community consistently exhibit behavior differs clubs generally have problems encourage site-saving behavior Leader Club Award identifies some mandatory requirements array voluntary items hope clubs will look over list items make effort some things doing already things survey indicates will help clubs retain flying sites hope club will identify things make ongoing effort accomplish fall AMA will mail clubs necessary forms Leader Club Award AMA clubs already accomplish things set out award program high time recognized leaders great other clubs close perhaps little nudge will help will real opportunity club recognized true Leader Club November 13 first meeting FAA Task Force Committee held AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia committees task explore legislation guidelines government can apply UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles include model airplanes hosting first meeting AMA feel little comfortable new legislation will preclude model airplanes indeed may assist efforts Also November AMA represented first refarming meeting held FCC meetings ongoing will instrumental reallocation frequencies below 470 mHz During past year mention made about AMAs efforts states Pennsylvania Louisiana have received official written document have received telephone call AMAs efforts support acromodeling position State Nebraska Supreme Court case have sueeessftil court ruled favor aeromodelers addition highly visible cases state level please reminded Academy also works issues county city level fact AMA Marketing Director Geoff Styles just returned trip southern California involved yet another flying site retention effort During 1991 AMA began few new membership benefit programs course very popular vision-wear program provides substantial discount AMA members purchasing glasses Another exclusive offer AMA members discounted subscription Model Airplane News Both programs proving very popular among members being expanded Soon AMA will announcing two additional exclusive offers concerning magazines addition discount telephone long-distance service possibly airfare/travel service guaranteed lowest prices will soon announced long distance telephone discount package looks very good dealing company buys time service because volume able provide AMA member excellent discount member would receive normal monthly telephone bill local telephone company second bill would come month long distance service company will show normal long distance charges along discounted charges Finally additional discount will received being AMA member something want keep mind large group association such AMA makes offer discounts magazines telephones glasses etc offers can run scale Z end scale association makes some money member provided nominal discount Z end scale association makes no money entire discount offered member cases AMA working off Z end scale trying achieve best break possible its individual members asked once column AMA members interested such arrangements overwhelming response emphatic yes Grand Opening Academy will open first national flying site June 13-14 1992 Remember first site last site nor site fully intend follow up several sites around country However will very first opening will very significant occasion Included 1992 AMA membership kits AMA member will admission ticket historic event Grand Opening first national flying site will happen once will historic benchmark Academy least next 50 years Competition License next Executive Council meeting consideration will given item brought up July 1991 meeting proposed Competition License available AMA members 1993 purchasing Competition License will able enter AA AAA contests record trials team programs License holders will also provided AMA rule book quality improved portion license fees will go support such competition expenses contest boards meetings special licenses contestant classifications Final thought month As close out year 1991 note year filled great deal accomplishment have made progress general aeromodeling better stead efforts personal note Academy has lost services two fine officers Travis McGinnis District IX Vice President John Byrne District II Vice President have retired AMA Executive Council remember Travis AVP Contest Coordinator Contest Director Nationals judge FAI Education Committee chairman served committees care count Travis always level-headed fair-minded willing tackle challenge am certain family happy reclaim valuable piece time will missed Memories friend John Byrne run back Bylaws Committees Re-organizational Committees wide variety extra added duties way back John eating tacos Murray Frank many years ago Certainly John another man lent body mind AMA could always depended upon someone will miss dearly believe can safely say behalf members districts thank very much sincere thank AMA its Executive Council Model Aviation EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS VIEW FROM HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Connec5cst Maine Massachunetts/ New Hampaisre Rhode inland Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Alien Rd. Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main St. Essex Jc1 VT 05452 MC McGutf 8 Robinson St. liouhon ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Piymoeth NIl 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick Ri 02893 Bob WailaceOl SyivanSt.AvooCTO6001 Freqeen~ssrdtnatsr George Wiison 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mitis MA 02648 Massachusetts AVP have appointed Jim Semonian AVP Massachusetts effective immediately See masthead address Some may know Jim producer Semco line mufflers Drew reached mutual agreement would good time new AVP because increasing demands time job would like thank Drew services AVP Club patches have received letter Ted Denner starting patch collection have patches kind relating hobby Ted would like obtain address 304 W North Street #188 Waukesha WI 53188 Ashuelot Valley Flyers banquet November 2 1991 Barb attended banquet held Keene New Hampshire wellattended event especially light todays economy banquets have either lost attendance have canceled completely year club presents Fay Wood award member has rendered outstanding service club years recipient Al Bergeron club treasurer Tom Kosewski Guest Honor spoke about Scale modeling Fokker D-7 display vesy good evening thanks Shirley Ward Al Bergeron banquet coordinators Black Sheep Squadron following report Rob Symington club booth Durham Connecticut Fair fair held November 27-29 1991 attendance over 275000 booth big hit have already invited booth again next year double space plans works would like thank AMA Headquarters booth tapes handouts excellent support venture Black Sheep Squadron Durham Connecticut founded 1984 myself six other members has grown over 50 active members interests ranging gliders 1/4-scale choppers club maintains Goldberg Eaglet trainer instruction available interested newcomers Sunday morning year long have club-maintained grass field rural area owned town Durham excellent relationship town its residents Noise As know aircraft noise getting big issue fields imposing noise restrictions some cases fields have lost have working model powered HP 61 Goldhead using three-bladed prop air cleaner Davis Soundmaster Muffler sound went about 98 dB 88 dB next issue will work larger engines see what will have done quiet Soapbox have just received magazine published West Coast editor seems take great delight putting down AMA guess right just wish would get facts correct simple phone call AMA HQ would provide correct information want say dont believe everything read magazines h 1992 105 -Hartley editor aAshuelot Valleynewsletter presenting Fay Wood award Al Bergeron service nI,F ni kin nceictnnvn ta nnwnmnrc Left right Jetf Davenport Frank Savoir Jack Salatta Falvey Mrs Connecticut Joe Acosta Sean LaGace first District II column VP would like thank voted elect Further what interesting results close just 20 Votes apart three candidates another new record Encouraging start message planning District LI AMA meeting WRAM Show White Plains New York February 22 1992 100 pm hope see trust will find following interest article taken outstanding newsletter publication Fly Oft edited Bob Hatschek Brooklyn Skyscrapers Resurrection Galeville Okay resurrection may bit too strong Nonetheless know now irreplaceable Galeville flying site has much improved over past few months thanks due small group dedicated fliers Four crew Skyscrapers fifth group member Bob Reinhard local liaison FBI field resident retriever lost wayward models just about everybody whos flown Galeville Prodded numerous comments tantrums Jean Pailet Aram Schlosberg Ferdy Hendriks succeeded getting West Point people talk FBI people agree between themselves some improvement Free Flight point view order Thereupon Skyscraper president Dave Acton appointed Pailet spearhead site improvement activity initiated contact FBI manager field Recognizing Bob Reinhards extreme value modelers man spot' meeting scheduled FBI Bob Dave Jean attending Courtesy cooperation best describe mood meeting Agreement immediately reached improvements order long environmental endangered species aspects site given due consideration too total tour field via FBI Jeep followed rough pattern 30-ft-wide access paths northeast corner launch site selective tree brush removals agreed upon enroute Back FBI compound agreed-upon grid access paths laid out map site firm go-ahead givenmuch delight modelers present FBI provided names local contractors done past clearing work field potential providers services initiated aeromodelers Skyscraper Miroslaw Mirek Hrycak himself landscaper volunteered required tree-cutting Acton Reinhard meanwhile arranged meet contractor field got cost estimates clearing paths NE launch area some general brush-cutting results have sketched approximately map field vary bit initial plan due need make onthe-spot adjustments work progressed Now included 30-ftwide path roughly following treeline eastern northeastern boundaries Another modification 50-ft swath running SE NW itself provides desired launch site northeastern area addition new retrieval trails old dump road hard-top road gravel road leading eastward north-south runway have cleared 30-ft width nagging perseverance Aram Jean Dave face pessimism others made project possible special contributions Bob Reinhard invaluable dedication time energy enthusiasm donated Mirek Hrycakamong other Skyscraperswas especially noteworthy Skyscraper anonymously donated $1000 toward payment contractor several others contributed $100 apiece surface trails still rutted rough Its still rugged chase its immeasurably better has surfaces will improve time Continued manicuring will requiredwhich will costly costly initial clearing pay Skyscrapers establishing field-maintenance fund will require constant replenishment Therefore ask Free Flight clubs use field make contributions please make generously Whether done assessing members annual field fee whatever means used raise funds course up individual club vital solicit further contributions individual Free Righter flies Galeville Contributions Galeville Maintenance Fund should made payable Brooklyn Skyscrapers should sent Tom Waddington treasurer 3504 Carol Court Yorktown Heights NY 10598 such funds will kept separate account sole purpose maintaining improving what certainly active Free Flight site northeastern USA 0t44ZziZ- // // IP-- II GATE/ [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]..I / t / ai h~1 ,-liil I~jijxtjIij RN(/--Kz~//\L 7j\\ ville map indicating approximate chase trails mowed September/Octo ber 1991 Several narrower paths also cleared through brush south end field connecting taxiway boundary fence line 106 Model Aviation New York New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT Joe Beshar District II Vice-President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianclim 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown PD Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Boso ii Maple Le Hyde Park NY 12538 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Jaschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New H de Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street O Ban 217 Otean NY 14760 George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickoville NY 11801 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Frenoency CoordInator Los Sooter 2062 Ratbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia II DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brawn District III Vice-President 1255 High St Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Asseciate Vice Presidents David H Ellis 1314 Fletcher Ave Dasbar WV 25064 Nelson Gould 1944S idaho St Ailestows PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer St Cleartield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greeedale Ave Maple Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halloweli Ct Bensalem PA 10020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Ceardinater Johe Cottle 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fart PA 18764 Phone 717 287-8970 new year now upon usmay provide safe enjoyable flying season Academy has new exciting plans should assist creating enjoyment Toledo Show April 35 will located Seagate Center year new site should allow us conduct informal District III meeting enjoyable environment meeting will Saturday Listen announcements show Muncie site will officially open June 13-14 open housetype affair will include activities modelers fly Free Right Control Line RC hope will attend barbecue will Saturday night Remember site easily within days drive anyone District III Bring family enjoy gala event Also June will Nationals Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts disciplines will able use enjoy site together same time will able witness competitors over United States quest national championship Have ever competed Nationals dont have world-class flier capitalize enjoyment Nationals could year Plan now attend June 20-28 Hying Aces Club will hold FAC Nationals Geneseo Warplane Museum Geneseo New York July 10-12 Scale Free Flight event draws entrants over United States District III modelers Lin Reichel Vie Didelot will co-host event cannot beat tbe combination large flat field occasional fullscale B-17 PBY Catalina interrupting flying time Recently mentioned club could participate Adopt Highway program within state David Richards treasurer Model Aircraft Recreation Society Mars Pennsylvania has informed club has adopted two-mile section Inteistate 79 just south Zelienople near fine flying field positive effort has certainly created good neighbor policy have questions please call Dave 412 776-3799 Dave also sent fine picture Various newsletters have noted interest idea Please consider positive effect would create club would Does club have training program neophyte pilot John Nagle vice-president head instructor Wingmasters Dayton Ohio provided interesting statistics Wingmasters field night per week set aside instruction 27 weeks program 540 flights logged very few crashes clubs membership increased 40 new members Club members involved program included pilots Dave Thacker Dean Overman Don Fry ground techs Mike Hinkle John Nagle Chris Fry Thanks gents providing little extra something makes club good club Twin Towers Radio Control Flyers Wyoming Valley RC Flyers held joint picnic Nexcopeck Pennsylvania field Over 60 fliers participated event Gene Witherup provided following photos Last Summer enjoyed various activities throughout District III reminder 4March 1992 107 year 1991 coming close being written has very busy active year district including several AMA business trips outside district year coming up promises active both district Out Membership continues grow pressure flying sites number clubs also increasing clubs appear getting involved organized activities good trend Organized events whether restricted club members open AMA members excellent means promoting club getting people involved latest club have listed new up northern Virginia club outgrowth Fauquier Aero-Recreasion Modelers FARM club lost its site fact due chain circumstances two fields lost Anyway new club Prince William Radio Control club PWRC field least until next March Long Park located off US 15 just north Interstate 66 FARM club scheduled Snow Fly its former site will now held PWRC field Members PWRC formerly FARM type cooperation face problems what helps keep sport strong loss flying site can destructive factor life club Sites real premium everywhere Incidentally club requires addresses club members contest mailings other purposes can obtain list district vicepresident AMA Headquarters Activity The dates arent set events 1992 however few have started arrive trade show Timonium will first weekend June really want make trip Timonium can start month-long aeromodeling trek following week Grand Opening/National Rally Muncie weekend after start national competition Westover Massachusetts Nationals run through June 29 events within reasonable distance District IV members can provide much action away home flea market/swap shop type affairs district Roanoke Valley RC Burlington-Alamance RC Winston-Salem RC Northern Virginia RC Westminster RC others sponsor events vary scope some appear have become mini trade shows Another name has added year will flea market Winchester Virginia April 11-12 will sponsored Plane Crazy RCers Watch announcements well others word caution bargain huntershe extremely careful purchasing used radio equipment doesnt have gold sticker now probably isnt worth attempting convert Protect yourself safe equipment Leader members category membership often noted bylaws considered needs revitalized properly administered Leader Member creation Academy Leader Member acme membership serve vital purpose operation organization time return part roots recent months quite few letters have written members concerned about lack input membership major decisions Allowing membership vote big items take poll practical avenue better understanding participation has slowly lost because several reasons important factor some point Leader Member Contest Director tied together should have done Contest Director exists purpose run contests Leader Member has other qualifications serves completely different purpose may Leader Member also Contest Director doesnt necessarily mean Contest Director should Leader Member much larger group out requires representation non-competing member majority AMAs members other consideration clubs hold sanctioned events therefore have Contest Director clubs roster follows Leader Member roster club Leader Member doesnt have voice comes ratifying Bylaws change proposal requires Leader Member approval item agenda January meeting rectify situation would return Academy its original practice provide true Leader Members Leader Members would provide cadre go need things accomplished club level source individuals work AVPs District history nominating committees check running national office proposal approved system will place almost immediately will bring members bit closer areas communication participation new application category will used include space individual resumes will include much just aeromodeling experience Management technical expertise other skills become important three categories Leader Membership Administration Scientific Industrial scientific category involved research development aircraft radio technology other related work industrial category concerns contribute model aviation Academy through model aircraft businesses categories will fully defined updated program Aeromodeling loss Herbert J Clukey Jr 66 died cerebral hemorrhage November 20 Fairfax Hospital Herb made model airplane kits founder Flyline Models mail-order business distributed kits few words Washington Post noted passage midst individual known dedication bringing modelers some finest kits available small models Herb started Flyline Models 1960s continued until passing Hurst Bowers AMA Museum curator associated Herb over years contributed number designs Herb manufactured models primarily rubber small power mostly 020 Scale classes some competition sport non-scale well kits becoming very popular conversion small electric power units now available Some seen ultra-light Radio Control systems well Free Flight does line go Hurst Bowers says will period no kits manufactured hope very soon line will picked up another manufacturer production will continue Herb survived wife Anna Sue Clukey three children seven grandchildren will sorely missed family aeromodeler friends Model Aviation Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina / Virginia IV DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Assaciate Vice Presidents Rohertt Bahara 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Phone Bob Champine 205 Ti ton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Christoph 1348 &amhertand Dr Harrisosharg VA 22801 Chock Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicoville V 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferswood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holty Lane Mocksviile NC 27028 Frequency Coorilinalar Past Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetlevilie NC 28301 Phone Evening 9194885986 new 1992 AMA rule books Out some changes live District Five write rule book free can order directly AMA HQ $250 News Flash Junior Memberships recent Council meeting addressed issue decided beginning 1993 will have family membership plan households will receive multiple magazines Ronnie Cravens Nashville helped conduct fall auction local plaza $3000 passed through clubs hands Don Perry did auctioneering snap Jeff Johnson Larson Anderson operating computer take care auction sale transactions 100 buyers showed up auction held semi annually Middle Tennessee RC Society unique fairly new concept Radio Controlled model airplanes Shown above picture took other day Gordon Banks Fun Fly Nationals Meet Don Helton David Harkey Birmingham standing front Deiter Fluters autogiro friend David tells RC autogiro flies good looks has engine rudder elevator control left right bank controlled changing rotor angles airplane flies propeller takes forward Lift supplied whirling free-wheeling rotors internal clutch engages rotors turns initial take-off As soon forward air speed established power removed rotors turned air supplies necessary lift David says thing flies good looks AMA associate VP South Carolina Richard Jackson wants see picture largest model airplane show East Coast Confederate Air Force Fly-In Greenville show sub-titled Joe NaIl Giant Scale Fly-In An amazing 228 registered fliers showed up Richard says 500-600 spectators AMA member get field squash grass after trying hit George Scenes like important order let know whats going District months page would complete showing Andy Andersons 1/3Scale Piper Tn-Pacer Andy lives Prattville Alabama belongs Montgomery RAMM club caught getting ready fly plane Bill Chandler Ormand Beach Florida responded request report Florida Fall Fling Fly-In sponsored IMAA Chapter 250 Fly-In Flagler County RAMs flying field 37 airplanes 150 spectators Enough goodies supplied door prizes given 10 minutes throughout day Everybody good time everybody went home happy Thanks Bill March 1992 109 V Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Aaaoclete Vice Presidents Bob Bartouzevecs 3628 Randirwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Penoacala FL 32514 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein St bsonville FL 33534 Gustave Diaz 6-12 Frailas Guaynabo PR 00657 James M Edwards 800 Mimma Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel RR 4 Boo 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorulee Dr N Cirarteston SC 29405 Dr John Martin 2180 rigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mothis Boo 337 Daphne AL 38526 Dich Patton 765 Boiley Brook Orde Birmiham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Bakinro FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornis Fieldo Boo 1063 Slndilaud Rd Inlertachen FL 32148 Telephone 904 68425t7 below two Americas top Free Flighters George Perryman Linwood Cochran Tucker Georgia Lee Websters annual FF bash So George hunkered up ball because has just caught telling big lie George overcome grief finding big warp little airplane George reeling back someone holding silver cross front him exposing him part vampire airplanes fly well Actually no above merely trying stay alive overactive Sig Mini-Maxer flies right him can see picture little airplane about nune-year-c two ri croanos anopropus Kendra Julliford claims model climbs nearly straight up Because lady rather diminutive perhaps main concern might sure let go airplane goes straight up because otherwise might get dragged up gentleman immediate left Mr Larry Gulliford age eight Larry holding comparable aircraft similar design two important modelers have father Ken Gulliford Jr suggests new Free Flight event calls P-15 No dimension should exceed 15 course Other restrictions apply Can new event like P-15 survive thing certain two distinguished people picture age group continue model airplane interests AMA might survive * Illinois / Indiana Kentucky / Missouri1 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 AssocIate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bayer 4944 N 0rane Norridge IL 80656 Ga Bussell 5000 Connie Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & ScottJustice 156 South Fransen Bensenville IL 80108 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 DickTaylsr792OJeIlersan KunsasCilyM064114 Bill Zimmer Box 72 yams IL 61 375 Frequency CoordInator Paul Ilolsten 616W 30th St Higoinsville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 S84-7121 Fax 816594-776 Since Ive pretty much ended travels district year Ive good case airplane building fever feel good big problem Im running now lack space models being added fleet Dont worry doubt well have big yard sale Ill make room new additions somehow Still am beginning get looks wife Aint life grand Anyway did get Out trip visit Reston last Executive Council meeting term Ill get details interested can probably find details elsewhere magazine thing importance decided Council meeting amongst others grand opening weekend Muncie rolls around well have fly-in picnic members instead black tie affair Now thats like Youll hearing about later Sure black tie affair will still come later grand opening flying having great time site seems appropnate may interest know new organization town Theyre called Sport Ryers Association Since am sport flier took close look what can get out read about its offerings found fell short AMAs offerings wide margin What saw profit-making company thats attempting ride accomplishments AMA shoes would take long hard look SFA vs AMA Remember AMA insurance now Im staying AMA until better game comes town SFA isnt AMA club ask officers copy SFAs membership package club has its package already Just sure wait bit before act joining SFA AMA HQ has sent list comparisons Out clubs want compare virtues two organizations As representative Council know AMA far perfect still best game town want see yourself too am sport flier can see good deal comes AMA has loyalty now After members working members AMA Actually think new organization silver lining around dark cloud just what need force us take some time reflect what offer Maybe dont offer enough good things modeler likes Got suggestions willing listen end year clubs will changing officers again Thanks took time serve clubs officers year Thanks got hooked replacing As new newsletter editors dont forget newsletter goes month too As read newsletter look events making trends problems As plan sanction FF CL events 1992 have reinstated use coordinators instead having AMA HQ us personal touch youve used long back no change officers either Jim Bennett handling FF Bud Bodzioch doing CL work youve sanctioned contests 1992 before announcement may want let guys know theyll aware dont want dates clash Ive just learned will district rep another term three years voted thanks didnt missed chance show approval disapproval past years work What plans next three years plan lot traveling year kept Cheetah busy plan lot Ill continue vote issues fairly can after Ive done homework Ill continue belief quick replies must made havent planned officer changes will have continuity enjoy said lets get photo care packages members have sent us enjoy first Chuck Smith Chicago clubs Chicago presented Awards Appreciation two Forest Preserve officials Forest Preserve Acting General Superintendent Joseph Nevius Maintenance Superintendent Herb Johnson AMA AVP Charlie Bauer center shown Ive seen some club fields Chicago area officials Chicago Forest Preserve system providing clubs pretty nice places fly city size Chicago isnt easy photo bottom previous column shows Robert Faulk Arrowsmith Illinois CG Cub Robert retired enjoying flying great deal Hes always desire fly way doing just hope gets years come Next have photos LD Wilson Ashland Kentucky taken 1991 National QSPRA races held Tri State Model Flyers field told about fine flying already Anyway will look very carefully will see yours truly first photo talking two districts AVPs Chicago area says officers dont get around Deb Scott Justice lot racing trip back home neck woods allowed see some fine racing visit loved ones also allowed have mighty fine chat catch up some things would like have shown some shots event Im afraid bit dark probably wouldnt show up able pick out photo very nice model present event Thats about month As write shop beckoning can get back covering job Im trying new Seamaster 40 guess Id better take heed get out dont want take up too much time need get back shop too Enough now. 110 Model Aviation Heres photo some Tn-City guys taken Bob Evans event Ohio meant some real flvine club members Boyd Bowdish passed along information Paul Ring Minneapolis extremely active cities co-hosted Hobby Showcase TV show 1960s Rings Hobby Center business over 40 years member aeronautical associations will missed Good flying friends memories will continue Back Pylon RacingHo Hum Well active event called MAG-CAT use stockdare sayMagnum 40 Scat Cat Master Airscrew props Signal Seekers pushed event 1991 great success introducing new Pyloneers Q500 Now Rib Crackers having go need information send Faxwhich jogs mymmemory read several newsletter editors using Faxes means getting articles members Again put phone number newsletter column being composed just week before Christmas day seems hectic trying get things accomplished vacuum sorts usually appears 26th timetable 1992 especially January February full trips around district national meetings New Years Day another session spent out elements clubs thing various fashions will outfit trusty deBolt Champ skis andit seems model really old has grooves Bonner Varicomps inside fuselage decal Min-X fin Lets think out.yep about 35 years old some original silk dope seasonal theme remember book table-top displays either Boyd Bowdish Minneapolis eastern side Newsletters covering re-election officers editors beseeching club members write something issues club officers deserve heartiest thanks zillion attaboys too guys have tough row hoe some members muttering dictator theyre too forceful some members muttering clique themselves Forming committee seems answer membership getting things doneand the better few weekends ago wife attended annual banquet Romeo Sky Hawks great time renewing friendships meeting new modelers families Green Bay club sent invite weekend-long show auction banquet will attending Reston meeting managed persuade Joe Hass attend district PR guy will meeting another group theyll see valuable position weekend after tried get Madison darned weather 1/16-mile visibility Northwest kept DTW over three hours before canceling Still managed get flying lesson afternoon Yep Im trying get re-qualified Cherokee last eight years have seen oodles regulation changes cross-wind techniques stale Dave Brown reckons its age Just read startling news may no Byron show year show sale What sign times another tradition slipping away hope Events like Nationals IMAA Free Flight Champs Flying Aces some unique darned valuable us modelers plus visibility public Well Im close completing details AMA can help clubs purchase own fields program will announced after January Executive Council meeting PADCOM has worked over year Watch details Model Aviation soon really workable Meanwhile Im also Frequency Committee petitioning FCC waive regulation emissions RC receivers Once again AMA working Gone Flying.Forever tough section write because club has members leave flying fields forever club Carl Maby dear friend Mike Fisher went flying last month Carl learning fly keener retiree could wish meet Mike tireless worker both fields after working late often detoured past field see terrible duo Bob Reed Mike would inevitably sitting under shelter puffing pipes keep bugs away chatting about models Dianne Mikes widow has set up scholarship name college help student Szymanski fly uuouy cord system background George Hoffman awaiting turn Neither person flown before Frankenmuth Aeromodeler Fly-In March1992 111 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin V II DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII VicePresident 115 E Main Upper Level NorlhvilIe MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Pr/insurance Conrdieatar JosephMHassS394EnglishDrTroyM148098 Associate Vice Presidents Bsd Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russet Knetzger 2625 E Strorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mobs 5024 Lake MendotaUr MadisoeWI 53705 Leroy Sattertee 1604 Huntington DrWaterioo IA 50701 Roe Sears132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency CoordInators IWest Bob Sesam 3116 Boyce Dr Rtrinelander WI 54501 East BertKelly POBox3900lRedtordM148239 JUIIII ryyo Wd IncIUi II CuC,u aLa 114I aIumI Inc kept busy annnouncing flignis trivia flyihng events interviewing people given oppurtunity fly using buddy cord Frankenmuth Modeters Fly-In Dillon I-ritz Sturgls Mlcfllgan winaingen MAL lie IS oeing presented complete system appreciation service club First would like take opportunity express thanks took time vote past District 8 election difficult express words appreciation vote confidence Also wish thank folks helped campaign endless support District 8 modelers Albuquerque Radio Control Club opportunity visit Albuquerque Radio Control Club held its 36th Annual Fun Fly Air Show years event gather Toys Tots monetary proceeds go towards George J Maloof Airpark Maintenance Fund members ARCC worked hard planned event bring fun entertainment spectators well pilots Contest Director event Al Casamento Doug Allen Alan Granat Assistant Contest Directors would like thank Chuck Andraka AVP New Mexico members ARCC gracious hospitality dinner party great everyone fun Everybody came away prize Lloyd Pinkham Jimmie Pinkham Marlin Smith flying witch fuselage made balsa wood body carved foam plastic flex wing made black plastic Flew quite well members MADS Model Airplane Drivers Society club Clovis New Mexico Back row left right Bill Thomas Kevin Howell Doug Holly Front row left right Scott Nolan age 11 JR Howell age II refreshing see young modelers getting started model aviation Dan Parsons Albuquerque New Mexico De Havilland Hornet model covered Dans 5 oz cloth powered two OS 61 engines Pete Rand Albuquerque New Mexico Sig Spacewalker Saito 300 twin power Beautiful model 112 Model Aviation Arkansas / Lowsiasa New Mexjce / Oklahoma Texas V III DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Aihaquergue NM 07123 Mao Biose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Or. Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stueheid 26 Oakridge Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 226 Osta St Pasadena TX 77506 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 AMA Display CoordInator Karen Hopkies 5515 Bridgetun Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinators Northl Joe DuMond 1830 CheW Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Southl Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austlo TX 78737 members Belen Area Radio Controllers Bottom row left right Mitch Zamparello Thomas Zamparello Joseph Jaramillo Fernando Gallegos Rick Cox Back row left right Howard Morrow Jim Doner Flavio Gallegos Rick Morrow CW Matthews Tom Zamparello Thanks support recent election District IX concerns please forward thoughts ideas AVPs turn will either address items forward items monthly column will featuring items local area much possible Please forward pictures along identification information attached picture Please write back photo ink tends bleed through front Loren Moen has appointed new position AVP state North Dakota Congratulations Loren Travis McGinnis has appointed fill vacancy Colorado Congratulations Travis Biographical data will follow two gentlemen New club District IX Dakota Sky Masters organized chartered December 1991 Fifteen membersmmet elected Al Foell president Congratulations Dakota Sky Masters Casselton North Dakota South Dakota news Kansas news picture shows pilots strung out contest two beautiful flying days threat rain whole time kept weather cool signs welcomed 29 registered Pattern Scale pilots MARCS 25th Annual Pattern Sport Scale meet Sauna Kansas August 3-4 1991 Conclusion District IX modelers need become involved state AVPs District VP AMA organization Ideas concerns need forwarded representatives area Together can make District IX Academy Model Aeronautics greater organization Thought Month Counting time important making time count District Nine Times March1992 113 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming X DISTRICT REPORT Russ Miller District IX Vice-President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Eves 7011 652-2321 Axanclate VIce Prealtlents Donald LAtwoad 7824 E Colgate Place Denver CO 80231 Tom Boyd 701 N58thSt Lincoln NE68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis p027W 81 st Cir Arvada CO 80005 Laren Moen 607 E Vera BottineauND58318 OonModen4101lartSalina K567401 Jim Richelts 516S Closdas Sioux Falls SD 571 03 RI Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Overland Park KS 66207 ChackSmith 220 Columbine Casper WY 82604 rreqsency ceardlnater Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 1303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 L__ Beresford SD Area Radio Flyers officers pictured getting some early December flying time Dennis Hedeen left Roger Lang center David Larsen find colder weather flying problem Besides no bugs no waiting frequency pin need cooler Roger Lang president Bereford Area Radio Flyers shown holding SAM 53 trophy won contest Sioux Falls South Dakota September 30 Roger flew Powerhouse win 1991 contest Im happy announce youre stuck another three years supported efforts heartfelt thanks didnt thanks voting didnt vote go directly jail pass go collect $200 grieves think have around 40000 members District Ten can muster 10% voter turnout Notice similarity between voter turnout flying field work party turnout meeting turnout volunteer anything turnout world belongs 10% case havent heard have asked Council cease hat patch T shirt activity District Ten Im sure understand reason would love have explained detail Im told has losing AMAs non-profit status grieve loss symbol program represents lot effort part myself associates over last three years will another complete accounting program turn surplus cash over Headquarters As soon have accomplished will submit copy club publication its newsletter file thirteening cash will set aside use development district flight site along money collected Headquarters sale stuff So lost may still purchase hat patch shirt Headquarters symbol beauty am always will quite proud course reason program generate money professional solicitation flying site contributions form land cash secondary reason program make up shortfall expense money District VP operates am completely aware problem have follow history previous District Ten leaders thought trouble waste Council time making request has continually turned down Im firm believer God helping help themselves great example shown below Lassen County Radio Control Club putting finishing touches recently poured cement runway Although spirits have somewhat dampened loss symbol baby energy going higher gear find other ways funding method generating cash flying sites might place $5 surcharge District Ten fliers addition $40 AMA payment would mandatory voluntary contribution proceeds would used purchase new District Ten sites development existing flying sites priority new term will put together associates package presentation Council comments please January Council meeting coming up just few weeks will held conjunction IMS Trade Show Pasadena Unfortunately meeting will Friday few will able attend Gary Hover will submit Council proposal acquire develop maintain first-ever regional flying site pleased am will District Ten will first least five District sites state must have access central AMA-owned site no can take away can grow develop everyones enjoyment Speaking flying sites lets drop Bob Reynolds see what hes up Remember what said earlier about helping yourself Take look guy standing tall looking good pitching AMA District Ten move Arizona particularly southern Arizona model aircraft clubs around Tucson have banded together actively aggressively seek world-class flying site Along way have picked up support have joined boat car train doll hot air balloon dog clubs have architect Robert Bruce Cousins has designed built model photographed design has 800 ft main runway ear track boat pond Control Line circles Helicopter pads Glider area Free Flight area buildings shows planned parking 1000 cars separate area motorhomes control tower centralized frequency control permanent bleachers spectators started small exhibit downtown Tucson attended city leaders various club leaders exhibits success led inclusion other non-aircraft groups September grown large enough propose name project Tucson International Modelplex proposed have mall show featuring clubs activities show lot work great success TV coverage TV special produced later presentation City county officials attended impressed what wished area picture local AVP taken front AMA booth show October invited participate large static flying display Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Aerospace Desert Storm celebration Again well accepted Also October city asked us submit formal proposal land use expected improvements Currently city offering us square mile beautifully flat land near major highway has close access other outstanding Tucson attractions expect receive site long-term lease wish build runway first run activities help raise money other improvements money-raising schemes right now consist asking donations selling raffle tickets donated merchandise various contests activities attended members would appreciate sug gestions raising money membership District Ten Please com municate 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Good job Bob about District Ten project deserves AMA funding Clarification time AMA staff Headquarters personnel among finest people have ever pleasure meeting working lot letters receive derogatory nature often accuse Headquarters devious dealings Trust tell function pleasure AMA Council have complaint about what provided and/or provided what said what said what done done what spent what spent million other similar scenarios remember decision made Council before Headquarters acts Get involved Council Know what doing what doing Perhaps District Ten barbecue would help along belated happy holiday season Rcgg 114 Model Aviation X Arizona / California Hawaii Nevada / Utah DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-Presiden 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 9161 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAIL 7624747 oo rieynoius neiping nimsein ano Southern Arizona RC Modelers Runway near Susanl being machine trawled couple Lassen County RC Guys built-up model Tucson International Modelplex Please note change address top column ordinary mail should sent new address effective immediately likely Misery Meet will take place weekend February 15-16 Army others amenable check Chris Weinreich 905 W 5th Olympia WA 98502 before leaving home just case Chris happens doing great job editor NFFS Digest spare time llsted CD Willamette Modelers will have Indoor meet either February 16 23 South Albany High School gym 3507 S Columbus St Albany must have gym shoes flying will go 9111 am 300 pm SRAC Polar Bear will held either March 1415 21-22 will probably Pattem meet may held Arlington other hand havent clue time know venerable contest will go some format somewhere sometIme Last month pictures words about Prestige Aerobatic meet Medford June promised tell challenge tumed out Bill Giossi CD held Agate Field 33 entrants points through first five plaees used home team didnt have built-in advantage through numbers Quality still required Thanks generosity host sponsors prizes worth least $2500 awarded Photo number shows Ron Smith holding printout scores Ron wife Carol came down Sequim Washington score meet Just Rons right CD Bill Giossi behind large shelter provided welcome shade warm southem Oregon days wiooers very narrow margin District Xl won Challenge Dale Moore District XI team captain right eenter helps hold trophy CD Bill Giossi stands right happy group shot should give some feellng vast space enjoyed Medford club Both pictures Tom Coleman will again spring Reserve June 20-2 1 Second Annual Prestige Acrobatic Meet Agate Field just northeast Medford Oregon Contact Bill Giossi 1490 Lawnridge Sr Medford OR 97504 seems renewed interest Control Line modeling Portland area group getting together fly Jim Walker Memorial Flying Circle Delta Park first third Sundays month noon flying other days Northwest Aeroliner club members will answer question help out neophyte Control Line fliers information contact Dave Roycr 1705 NE 86th Portland OR 97220 Speaking things Control Line Mike Hazel will provide years supply Flying Lines $1450 interested can contact Mike 1073 Windemere Drive NW Salem OR 97304 Its nice see FL back print Bamstormers will present Static Expo year March 2 1-22 As usual will beheld OMSI building Zoo/Forestry Cenrer/OMSI site Take 1-405 US 26 go through tunnel exit before top hill Coming east exit after top Sylvan hill As usual Expo has categories aircraft both Seale non-Scale Included will category trophies Best Show both Contestant Public choice Special Award though Ray Hess Award embodies Rays great skills information contact Steve Tischler 5256 SW Cenrerwood Lake Oswego OR 97035 tel 503 639-0798 Steve told Bamstormcrs also plan try l/2A-Scale event late spring sort Texaco scale event info get now have four clubs district essential interest Scale Washington Scale Squadron Idaho Scale Squadron Oregon Scale Squadron have joined Inland Northwest Scale Squadron based Coeur dAlene area Bob Perro writcs newsletter INSS INSS name selected because wanted identified geographically F-4U Corsair logo selected because Coeur dAlene/Haydcn area home town Pappy Boyington Commander BAA BAA Black Sheep Squadron WW II Pacific campaign Too bad Pappy isnt around anymore would have niee get him honorary CD Scalemasters Regional Farragut promised pictures words about Alaska trip Seems pictures words have slipped void somewhere writing Im hoping get some back-up stuff Just because Im sitting remembering field used event couple weeks old club done great deal work very short time give contestants very nice plaee fly As happened field planned use co opted military show its own Heres invitation Northwest Clubs participate Great Oregon Model Expo 92 will held Corvallis April 11-12 1992 Individual modelers especially invited enter latest building projects craftsmanship competition will again categories trophies entries range stand-off Seale original design types model aircraft well boats land vehicles Experienced competition judges being invited volunteer services interested joining judging panel contact Howard Lorimor 27634 Llewellyn Rd Corvallis OR 97333 tel 503 752-1824 short VHS tape highlights past three years Expos available free loan show club meetings tape scheduling contact Trumps Hobbies 2401 Kings Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 tel 503 753-7450 Although Benton County RC Club has always furnished manpower Expo through years its operation has depended efforts members clubs Theyve come southem Oregon Eugene Albany Salem Oregon coast area Any clubs wishing help program should contact 92 Expo Chairman Don Helfer 25071 Evergreen Rd Philomath OR 97370 tel 503 929-6246 Barons up Spokane proeess setting up new club award Dick Motz Memorial Award goes club member best exemplifies Dick Motz unstinting dedicated continuous service club Sounds like winner Weve got lots people like Dick Motz out give themselves thought reward Most time take efforts granted really noticing arent around anymore Perhaps its time started thanking folks around enjoy warm glow appreciation example Andy Rokstad treasurer Lewis Clark RC Model Club over Clarkston eastem Washington recently retired after being office since 60s may absolute record continuous service club has way up Andys longtime modeler has served club well long time Heres hoping uses newly found free time continue enjoying hobby mentioned couple months ago about Frank Macy operation good news Frank has come through operation good shape bad news doetor told him give up stress American Junior operation worse news about that now has no income no prospects because ordinary work sign painting eant other health reasons still faces huge medieal bills can help would greatly appreciated Please send US Bank Customer Service Frank Macy Aect # 0176063931 PO Box 14050 Salem OR 97309 About waiver good explanation waiver its need read EVP Dave Browns column January 92 MA did good job explaining problem reasons requiring waiver Get ready spring itll soon March1992 115 Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President PO Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 15031 234443g tompuSorvo address EMAIL 760672422 Associate VIce Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 98023 Al Culver Bar 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 Nt 122nd Ave Vancosser WA 98684 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr. Anchora~e AK 99516 Dave Millees 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA 98133 Brace Nelson 807 t Vickobsrg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline RD Bss 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chickyosn 7411 15th Ave t #14 Samner WA 98390 AssIstant Freqaency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellesse WA 98007 whether using big banger other size engine SOUND & MODEL AERONAUTICS Howard Crispin Jr considerable amount interest has expressed Migrating Combustion Chamber engine have received quite few letters asking information best source additional information Engine Research Associates company doing development talked engines inventor Fred Erickson said working flyer Writing him will let him know firsthand amount interest suggest send stamped selfaddressed business-size envelope request information can also send requests tomme will send response forward Fred necessary address Fred Erickson Engine Research Associates Inc 2610 Bosworth Drive Fort Wayne IN 46805 Quiet flight have received number letters asking very little has mentioned column about Electric power Soaring rubber-powered Free Right other quiet flight several very excellent reasons First categories well covered Model Aviation Flying Models Model Builder magazines dedicate space Free Right quiet flight major aeromodeling publications carry information Electric flight carry some RC Soaring Given coverage little need dwell subjects column Generally speaking must acknowledged categories model aeronautics quiet may some exceptions such high-power high-speed Electrics coming market motors usually dont create difficulties state-of-the-art Electric motor comparable glow engine big banger will look again fly fly always major factor model aeronautics sound other hand no other publication devotes section education its readers research technology dissemination information Other magazines newsletters mention noise problems Only Academy Model Aviation provide forum subject Only Academy has continuously worked provide quiet operation needed Academy will continue Mandated levels editor modeling publications has stated several times dissatisfaction fact AMA hasnt mandated sound levels categories flight unfortunate thing write sound suppression devices propellers categories flight available market will reduce levels sound sell reasonable cost can consider mandatory levels Engine manufacturers part provide components information instructions operating engines quietly single big banger manufacturer offers reasonable muffler along its engine work area has done private individuals own use some cases companies manufacturing after-market mufflers have attempted pass type information soon became available Ive asked arent how-to-do-it type articles because relatively few have ever submitted plans have sent have printed rules some contest events promote very loud operation especially true some large-aircraft events very good example recent Reno-Style Air Race otherwise wellrun event rules permitted sound levels 102 dBA 40 feet Looking photos taken event couldnt see tell anyone using ear protection no using aircraft loud rules permitted some individuals should very concerned hearing going go downhill very rapidly continue expose themselves sound level no protection say isnt high dB level Well consider little fact working aircraft getting ready flight adjusting throttle will within two feet big engine fan 102 dB 40 ft will 126 dBA two feet 102 dB 9 feet very bad well being Hearing Ear protection relatively easy come Soft selfadjusting foam earplugs available friendly grocery store Check pharmacy section ones Ive purchased manufactured Cabot Safety Corporation E-A-R Group three sets package come little carrying case plugs carry Noise Reduction Rating 29 meaning will suppress noise levels amount range noise reduction ratings hearing protectors currently available approximately 0 30 higher number denotes greater effectiveness plugs very easy use should field box first aid case wherever keep important protective equipment Mine purchased local Giant supermarket price very very reasonable Dont go flying field Model Aviation 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 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 CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern -noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-11 am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-10 am 11 am-1 pm Western 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